Bills · S 359
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 359Employment and training programsGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Federal Employee Performance and Accountability Act of 2025
INTRO FEB 3· LAST ACTION FEB 3
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters to voters because it proposes a significant change to how a portion of the federal workforce is compensated, potentially impacting the efficiency and effectiveness of government services. If enacted, it could mean that federal employees are more directly incentivized to perform at high levels, leading to better or faster service delivery for citizens.
However, it also means that a segment of federal employees would face greater financial instability, as their pay could decrease by a substantial amount each year. This could affect employee morale, retention of experienced staff, and potentially lead to concerns about fairness in performance evaluations. If this bill does not become law, the current federal pay system, which emphasizes stability and gradual progression, would remain in place, continuing the current incentives and disincentives for federal workers.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes a 5-year pilot program that sets up a performance-based pay structure for certain federal employees.
This is the central change proposed by the bill, aiming to overhaul how a portion of the federal workforce is compensated to potentially improve performance.
PROVISION 02
Requires 1% to 10% of eligible mid-to-senior level federal employees in each Executive agency to participate in the program.
This defines the specific group of federal workers who would be subject to the new pay system, focusing on roles with measurable job outcomes.
PROVISION 03
Implements a tiered salary adjustment system where employees receive a 15% pay increase, no change, or a 15% pay cut based on their annual performance evaluation.
This provision directly links annual compensation to performance, creating significant financial incentives and disincentives for participating employees.
PROVISION 04
States that participating employees are not eligible for standard Title 5 pay adjustments, step increases, or other monetary bonuses.
This ensures that the new performance-based pay entirely replaces the existing compensation structure for those in the pilot program.
PROVISION 05
Allows the head of an Executive agency to opt out of the program if participation poses risks to national security or public safety, with a written justification required.
This provides a critical exemption for sensitive government functions where direct performance metrics might not be appropriate or safe.
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YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSFEB 3
Introduced in Senate
FEB 3
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 359
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 3, 2025
Last actionFeb 3, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · HOMELAND SECURITY AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 3, 2025
Senate BillS 359Employment and training programsGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Federal Employee Performance and Accountability Act of 2025
INTRODUCED FEB 3, 2025· LAST ACTION FEB 3, 2025
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READING
7 min
COSPONSORS
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