Bills · S 2597
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 2597Government Operations and Politics
Saving the Department of the Interior's Workforce Act
INTRO JUL 31· LAST ACTION JUL 31
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it impacts the stability and operations of the federal agencies responsible for managing vast stretches of America's natural landscapes and cultural sites. If this bill passes, it means that the Department of the Interior would maintain its current staffing levels, potentially ensuring continuity in services like park management, wildlife protection, and resource conservation during a period when the department's future funding is undecided. This could prevent disruptions, loss of experienced staff, and a decline in morale among employees.
If the bill does not pass, the Department of the Interior would retain the flexibility to initiate layoffs if it anticipates or faces budget shortfalls. This could lead to job insecurity for its workforce, potential reductions in services, and a loss of institutional knowledge within critical environmental and land management roles.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes a temporary ban on layoffs (reductions in force) at all agencies and bureaus within the Department of the Interior.
This provides job security for a large segment of federal employees who manage public lands and resources.
PROVISION 02
Prohibits the involuntary removal of most career federal employees (in competitive, excepted, or Senior Executive Service) unless it is for cause, such as misconduct or poor performance.
This protects these specific categories of employees from being dismissed without a clear, performance-related reason.
PROVISION 03
The ban on layoffs and involuntary removals will last until Congress passes the full annual budget for the Department of the Interior for the 2026 fiscal year.
This links the temporary job security measure directly to the resolution of the department's financial future.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 1
D· New Mexico
YRS IN OFFICE
17
BILLS LED
58
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 1 REP 0 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJUL 31
Introduced in Senate
JUL 31
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 2597
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJul 31, 2025
Last actionJul 31, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUL 31, 2025
Senate BillS 2597Government Operations and Politics
Saving the Department of the Interior's Workforce Act
INTRODUCED JUL 31, 2025· LAST ACTION JUL 31, 2025
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READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
1
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