Bills · HR 2207
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 2207Government Operations and Politics
Saving DOE’s Workforce Act
INTRO MAR 18· LAST ACTION MAR 18
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it directly impacts the job security of thousands of federal employees working on critical energy initiatives, from nuclear safety to renewable energy research. If this bill becomes law, it provides stability for the DOE workforce, ensuring that valuable institutional knowledge and expertise are retained during the often-uncertain period of congressional budget negotiations.
Without this bill, the Department of Energy could choose to implement layoffs (reductions in force) before its annual budget for fiscal year 2026 is finalized. This bill aims to prevent such actions, arguing for a more stable and predictable environment for the DOE's personnel. It's relevant to the broader discussion about the federal workforce, government efficiency, and the balance between congressional oversight and agency operational flexibility, especially when agencies face potential budget cuts.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Institutes a temporary ban on reductions in force (layoffs) at the Department of Energy.
This ensures job security for many DOE employees during a specific period, preventing job losses due to budget or organizational changes.
PROVISION 02
Prohibits involuntary separation of most career employees at the Department of Energy.
It extends job protection beyond just 'reductions in force' to include other forms of involuntary termination, except for cause.
PROVISION 03
The ban remains in effect until the Department of Energy's full-year budget for fiscal year 2026 is passed into law.
This sets a clear, although flexible, end date for the moratorium, linking job security directly to the federal budget process.
PROVISION 04
Allows involuntary separations for specific causes like misconduct, delinquency, or inefficiency.
This ensures the department can still remove employees for legitimate performance or disciplinary issues, maintaining accountability.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 17
D· California
YRS IN OFFICE
31
BILLS LED
23
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 17 REP 0 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAR 18
Introduced in House
MAR 18
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 2207
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 18, 2025
Last actionMar 18, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENERGY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 18, 2025
House BillHR 2207Government Operations and Politics
Saving DOE’s Workforce Act
INTRODUCED MAR 18, 2025· LAST ACTION MAR 18, 2025
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READING
1 min
COSPONSORS
17
COMPLEXITY
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