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Saving NOAA’s Workforce Act
Sponsored By: Senator Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI]
Introduced
Summary
Creates a temporary moratorium on reduction-in-force actions at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The bill would bar NOAA from using RIF authorities in 5 U.S.C. 3501–3504 and 3595 until Congress enacts full-year FY2026 appropriations, while preserving NOAA's ability to use other adverse action procedures, including Chapter 75 of Title 5.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
NOAA employees protected from layoffs
If enacted, NOAA would be barred from using reduction-in-force authorities in 5 U.S.C. 3501–3504 and 3595. The ban would start on enactment and last until full-year NOAA appropriations for fiscal year 2026 are enacted into law. NOAA could still use other personnel laws, including chapter 75 of title 5, for adverse actions.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI]
HI • D
Cosponsors
Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD]
MD • D
Sponsored 7/31/2025
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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