Bills · S 2953
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 2953Government Operations and Politics
Dismantling Double Dippers Act of 2025
INTRO SEP 30· LAST ACTION SEP 30
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it addresses concerns about government efficiency, potential conflicts of interest, and the fair use of taxpayer money. If it becomes law, it would ensure that federal employees are generally focused on one government job at a time and are not personally profiting from separate contracts with the same government they work for. This could improve public perception of how federal resources are managed and ensure full dedication from those on the federal payroll.
Without this bill, the existing rules might allow for situations where federal employees hold multiple positions or engage in contracting with the government, potentially leading to questions about divided loyalties, workload capacity, or financial impropriety. Voters care about this because it directly impacts how their tax dollars are spent and the integrity of the federal workforce. Passing this bill would strengthen accountability measures, while not passing it would leave the current system, with its perceived loopholes, in place.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Prohibits federal officers and employees from holding more than one position in the civil service at the same time.
This prevents individuals from receiving multiple salaries for potentially overlapping or excessive federal employment, aiming to ensure full dedication to one role.
PROVISION 02
Bars federal officers and employees from entering into or receiving financial benefits from contracts for goods or services with any U.S. government entity.
This helps prevent conflicts of interest where federal employees could personally profit from government contracts while simultaneously serving in public office.
PROVISION 03
Requires individuals who knowingly violate these prohibitions to repay all improperly received amounts with interest and face potential criminal prosecution.
This establishes clear and severe penalties to deter violations and ensure accountability for misuse of public funds.
PROVISION 04
Mandates annual audits by the Office of Personnel Management Inspector General to identify violations and report findings to Congress and agencies.
This creates an ongoing mechanism for oversight and enforcement, ensuring that the rules are actively checked and reported upon.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSSEP 30
Introduced in Senate
SEP 30
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 2953
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedSep 30, 2025
Last actionSep 30, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · SENATE · INTRODUCED SEP 30, 2025
Senate BillS 2953Government Operations and Politics
Dismantling Double Dippers Act of 2025
INTRODUCED SEP 30, 2025· LAST ACTION SEP 30, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
0
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