# 119-s-2953: Dismantling Double Dippers Act of 2025

119-s-2953, Dismantling Double Dippers Act of 2025, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA] (R-IA); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-04-21).

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- As of: 2026-04-21
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## Facts
- Bill: 119-s-2953
- Congress: 119
- Title: Dismantling Double Dippers Act of 2025
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-09-30
- Sponsor: Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA] (R-IA)
- Cosponsors: 3
- Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## Summary

**Ban on dual federal employment and dual pay** would stop federal officers and employees from holding more than one civil service job at the same time or from entering into or getting money from federal contracts, and it would add repayment, criminal referral, and stronger audits to catch violations. - Federal employees: Would bar holding a second civil service position or receiving compensation under a federal contract. Violations would require repayment with interest and referral to the Department of Justice for possible criminal investigation. - Agencies and inspectors general: Agencies must notify their inspector general or the Office of Personnel Management inspector general about suspected violations. The OPM inspector general would perform an annual audit and share results with Congress and agency leaders. - Auditing focus and enforcement: Audits must cross-check payroll, time and attendance, OPM human resources records, and IRS data. They must include risk-based reviews of telework and contractor roles and report counts of violations, recoveries, and disciplinary or enforcement actions.

## Cosponsors (3)

- Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID] (R-ID), 2025-09-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL] (R-FL), 2025-09-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA] (R-LA), 2025-10-14T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- New limits and penalties for federal employees: cost, high. If enacted, this would bar anyone serving as a U.S. officer or federal employee from holding more than one civil service job at the same time. It would also bar such employees from applying for or getting pay or other financial benefits from federal contracts while they serve, unless another law cl…

## Related bills

- 119-s-1748: Kids Online Safety Act
- 119-s-3752: SAVE America Act
- 119-s-5025: Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026
- 119-s-1241: Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025
- 119-s-401: Fair Access to Banking Act
- 119-s-84: Sarah's Law

## Sources
- [119-s-2953 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/2953)

## Related
- [119-s-1748: Kids Online Safety Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1748)
- [119-s-3752: SAVE America Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3752)
- [119-s-5025: Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5025)
- [119-s-1241: Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1241)
- [119-s-401: Fair Access to Banking Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-401)
- [119-s-84: Sarah's Law](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-84)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2953 (as of 2026-04-21).