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This bill, called the "Saving NSF's Workforce Act," establishes a moratorium on workforce reductions at the National Science Foundation (NSF) until full-year appropriations for fiscal year 2026 are enacted. During this period, the NSF is prohibited from initiating or implementing any reduction in force (RIF) or conducting involuntary separations of employees in the competitive service, excepted service, or Senior Executive Service, except in cases of misconduct, delinquency, or inefficiency. The bill defines key employment terms using standard U.S. government classifications: "competitive service" refers to positions filled through open, competitive examination; "excepted service" covers positions exempt from standard competitive hiring processes; and "career appointee" describes long-term, career-track senior executives. This legislation aims to protect NSF employees from potential layoffs during a specified timeframe, providing job security and stability for the agency's workforce.

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