Bills · HR 1571
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 1571Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Bureaucratic Labor Adjustment and Downsizing Effort Act
INTRO FEB 25· LAST ACTION FEB 25
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it proposes a significant restructuring of the federal workforce, aiming to permanently reduce the number of government employees. If passed, it could lead to substantial cost savings for taxpayers by eliminating salaries and benefits for thousands of positions, potentially reducing the national debt or freeing up funds for other priorities.
However, it could also impact the delivery of government services, as fewer personnel might mean longer wait times or reduced capacity in certain areas. Voters should care because it addresses debates about government size and efficiency, and its passage would reflect a political decision to prioritize a smaller government, which has implications for both public spending and the scope of federal operations.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Eliminates all civil service positions in the executive branch that are designated as 'nonessential' (meaning they are not exempt from being furloughed during a government shutdown).
This directly targets and removes a specific category of federal jobs, aiming to reduce the overall size and cost of the federal workforce.
PROVISION 02
Abolishes 'nonessential' positions that are already unoccupied on the law's effective date immediately.
This ensures a swift reduction in the federal workforce for positions that are not currently filled, leading to immediate cost savings.
PROVISION 03
Abolishes 'nonessential' positions that are currently occupied only after they become vacant (e.g., due to retirement or resignation).
This prevents immediate job loss for current employees but ensures that these positions will not be refilled once vacated.
PROVISION 04
Prohibits any existing federal position from being re-designated as 'essential' (exempt from furlough) if it wasn't already, and prevents new positions from being designated as 'essential'.
This provision prevents agencies from circumventing the intent of the bill by reclassifying jobs to avoid their elimination, ensuring a permanent reduction.
SPONSORSHIP
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R· Mississippi
YRS IN OFFICE
11
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSFEB 25
Introduced in House
FEB 25
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 1571
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 25, 2025
Last actionFeb 25, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · OVERSIGHT AND GOVERNMENT REFORM COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 25, 2025
House BillHR 1571Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Bureaucratic Labor Adjustment and Downsizing Effort Act
INTRODUCED FEB 25, 2025· LAST ACTION FEB 25, 2025
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READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
1
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