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This bill establishes a 5-year pilot program to implement a performance-based pay structure for federal employees at specific government levels (GS-11 through GS-15 and senior-level positions) in certain job categories like project management, policy analysis, IT, finance, leadership, customer service, and claims processing. The program will require participating agencies to develop annual performance metrics focusing on productivity, quality, and timeliness, and create a standardized evaluation process. Employees will be categorized into three tiers based on their performance: those exceeding expectations can receive up to a 10% pay increase and potential bonuses, those meeting expectations will maintain their current pay, and those performing below expectations will have their pay reduced by 10% and receive additional training. The bill mandates that participating agencies provide training and support to help employees understand and meet performance metrics, and requires annual reporting to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) on the program's outcomes. Importantly, employees in the program will be ineligible for other pay adjustments or bonuses under existing federal pay regulations. The program will be implemented across executive agencies, with participation limited to 1-10% of eligible employees, and agencies can opt out if they determine participation could risk national security or public safety. The entire program will be funded using existing agency budgets, with no additional funding authorized.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/201/all-info