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Protect Our Probationary Employees Act

USA119th CongressS-918| Senate 
| Updated: 3/10/2025
Chris Van Hollen

Chris Van Hollen

Democratic Senator

Maryland

Cosponsors (5)
Angela D. Alsobrooks (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Mark R. Warner (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Martin Heinrich (Democratic)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill aims to allow certain federal employees who are involuntarily separated from government service during their probationary or trial period to resume that period upon reinstatement. It applies to individuals separated between January 20, 2025, and January 20, 2029, who were serving an initial probationary period in an Executive agency immediately before their separation. Upon a "covered appointment" to a position similar to their previous one, the employee's remaining probationary period will be calculated by subtracting the time already served from the total required probationary duration. This ensures that employees do not have to restart their entire probationary period if they are rehired after an involuntary separation. The Act is designed to provide a specific window of protection, terminating on January 20, 2029.
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Timeline
Mar 10, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-1989
Introduced in House
Mar 10, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Mar 10, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  • March 10, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-1989
    Introduced in House


  • March 10, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 10, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Government Operations and Politics

Protect Our Probationary Employees Act

USA119th CongressS-918| Senate 
| Updated: 3/10/2025
This bill aims to allow certain federal employees who are involuntarily separated from government service during their probationary or trial period to resume that period upon reinstatement. It applies to individuals separated between January 20, 2025, and January 20, 2029, who were serving an initial probationary period in an Executive agency immediately before their separation. Upon a "covered appointment" to a position similar to their previous one, the employee's remaining probationary period will be calculated by subtracting the time already served from the total required probationary duration. This ensures that employees do not have to restart their entire probationary period if they are rehired after an involuntary separation. The Act is designed to provide a specific window of protection, terminating on January 20, 2029.
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Timeline
Mar 10, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-1989
Introduced in House
Mar 10, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Mar 10, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  • March 10, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-1989
    Introduced in House


  • March 10, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 10, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Chris Van Hollen

Chris Van Hollen

Democratic Senator

Maryland

Cosponsors (5)
Angela D. Alsobrooks (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Mark R. Warner (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Martin Heinrich (Democratic)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

Government Operations and Politics

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted