Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in e…
This bill bars the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) from initiating or implementing any reduction in force (RIF) and from involuntarily separating most career employees until full-year FY2026 appropriations for NOAA are enacted.
Involuntary separations remain permitted for cause (misconduct, delinquency, or inefficiency).
The measure references Title 5 definitions and specifies it is additional to other personnel authorities.
Limited scope helps prospects, but policy limits on agency management and Senate hurdles reduce overall likelihood.
Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill is a narrowly focused administrative measure that clearly prohibits reductions in force at NOAA until a specified budget condition is met and integrates basic statutory definitions.
Left emphasizes job protection and scientific continuity.
Left emphasizes job protection and scientific continuity.
Likely strongly supportive.
The bill protects career NOAA staff from politically or budget-driven layoffs during an appropriations gap, preserving scientific capacity and institutional knowledge.
It is seen as a temporary shield ensuring continuity of research and services.
Cautiously supportive but pragmatic.
The bill’s temporary protection for career employees stabilizes operations during appropriations delays, but it restricts management flexibility in real budget shortfalls.
A centrist would seek clarifications on fiscal implications and operational exceptions.
Likely opposed.
The bill restricts managerial flexibility to reduce workforce for budgetary or organizational reasons and grants special protection to a federal agency workforce.
It is seen as poor fiscal practice and an unwarranted expansion of job protections during funding debates.
Reached or meaningfully advanced
Reached or meaningfully advanced
Still ahead
Still ahead
Still ahead
Limited scope helps prospects, but policy limits on agency management and Senate hurdles reduce overall likelihood.
The bill has not accumulated any surfaced votes yet.
Left emphasizes job protection and scientific continuity.
Limited scope helps prospects, but policy limits on agency management and Senate hurdles reduce overall likelihood.
Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill is a narrowly focused administrative measure that clearly prohibits reductions in force at NOAA until a specified budget condition is met and integrates basic statuto…
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