Bills · S 295
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 295Government employee pay, benefits, personnel managementExecutive agency funding and structure
Reducing the Federal Workforce Through Attrition Act
INTRO JAN 29· LAST ACTION JAN 29
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it directly influences the size and operational capacity of the federal government, which in turn impacts the services they receive. If this bill becomes law, it could lead to cost savings for taxpayers by reducing the federal payroll. However, it could also result in longer wait times for government services, fewer resources allocated to certain programs, or a potential decrease in the responsiveness of agencies, depending on which positions are left unfilled and how agencies manage their reduced workforce.
If this bill does not become law, federal agencies would retain more flexibility in managing their staffing levels without a mandated 10% reduction. This means the current levels of government services and employment might be maintained or adjusted based on existing policies and budget processes, rather than a specific legislative target for attrition. This bill presents a clear policy choice regarding the desired scale and efficiency of the federal workforce.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the total number of federal employees to be reduced by 10% by the start of fiscal year 2028 compared to the number employed on September 30, 2025.
This establishes a clear, government-wide target for shrinking the federal workforce over a specific timeframe.
PROVISION 02
Implements a 'one-in, three-out' hiring rule, meaning agencies can hire only one new employee for every three who leave, during a specific period (early 2026 to late 2027).
This is the primary method outlined to achieve the workforce reduction through natural turnover rather than through layoffs.
PROVISION 03
Imposes strict restrictions on agencies that exceed their employee cap, prohibiting them from filling vacancies, hiring for remote positions, or increasing remote work hours.
These strong measures are designed to ensure agencies comply with their individual employee limits once the reduction target becomes effective.
PROVISION 04
Directs the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to continuously monitor agencies' compliance with their employee caps and report any non-compliance to the President and Congress.
This provision ensures ongoing oversight and accountability for meeting the mandated workforce reduction goals across the government.
PROVISION 05
Prohibits agencies from increasing service contracts to offset staff reductions unless a cost comparison proves it would be financially beneficial for the government.
This aims to prevent agencies from sidestepping the intent of the bill by simply replacing federal employees with private contractors.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 1
R· Wisconsin
YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJAN 29
Introduced in Senate
JAN 29
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 295
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJan 29, 2025
Last actionJan 29, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · HOMELAND SECURITY AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JAN 29, 2025
Senate BillS 295Government employee pay, benefits, personnel managementExecutive agency funding and structure
Reducing the Federal Workforce Through Attrition Act
INTRODUCED JAN 29, 2025· LAST ACTION JAN 29, 2025
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READING
6 min
COSPONSORS
1
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