Bills · HR 5750
REPORTED· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 5750Government employee pay, benefits, personnel managementEmployee hiring
EQUALS Act of 2025
INTRO OCT 14· LAST ACTION APR 9
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it changes how new federal employees are brought into the government, potentially making it easier to remove underperforming staff. If this becomes law, agencies would have double the time to assess whether a new hire is truly suited for the job, which could lead to a more efficient and accountable federal workforce. This could mean a more responsive government for citizens if poorly performing employees are identified and removed sooner.
Conversely, a longer probationary period might make federal jobs less attractive to some job seekers, as it extends the period of job insecurity. If the bill doesn't become law, the current one-year probationary period for competitive service employees would remain in effect, meaning agencies would continue to have a shorter window to evaluate and make permanent hiring decisions.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Extends the probationary period for initial appointments to competitive service positions from one year to two years for most new federal employees.
This gives federal agencies more time to evaluate new hires, potentially leading to a more effective workforce.
PROVISION 02
Requires employing agencies to actively certify within 30 days before the end of the probationary period that an employee's continued employment advances the public interest; otherwise, the employee is terminated.
This shifts the burden to agencies to justify keeping an employee rather than requiring a specific action for termination, making it easier to remove employees.
PROVISION 03
Grants the head of an agency sole discretion to consider factors like performance, conduct, agency needs, and organizational goals when deciding whether to certify an employee's continued service.
This provides agency leadership with broad authority to make retention decisions based on a wide range of criteria.
PROVISION 04
Specifies that the probationary period for 'preference eligibles' (veterans) remains one year, not two.
This maintains existing protections and benefits for veterans entering federal service.
PROVISION 05
Requires agencies to clearly state probationary terms in job announcements, provide timely notice of requirements to employees, and periodically notify supervisors of probation end dates.
This aims to ensure transparency and proper management of the probationary process for both employees and their supervisors.
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ACTION TIMELINE
10 EVENTSAPR 9
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 119-604.
APR 9
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 524.
DEC 2
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
DEC 2
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 19.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 5750
Congress119th
StatusReported
IntroducedOct 14, 2025
Last actionApr 9, 2026
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REPORTED· 119TH CONGRESS · OVERSIGHT AND GOVERNMENT REFORM COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED OCT 14, 2025
House BillHR 5750Government employee pay, benefits, personnel managementEmployee hiring
EQUALS Act of 2025
INTRODUCED OCT 14, 2025· LAST ACTION APR 9, 2026
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COSPONSORS
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