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This bill creates a temporary moratorium on workforce reductions at the Department of Energy (DOE) until after full-year appropriations for fiscal year 2026 are enacted. Specifically, the bill prohibits the DOE 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, with the only exception being terminations for cause related to misconduct, delinquency, or inefficiency. The bill defines key employment terms using standard federal employment classifications from Title 5 of the United States Code, which covers federal workforce regulations. This moratorium is intended to provide job security for DOE employees during a potential budgetary transition period, ensuring that staff reductions cannot occur arbitrarily or without clear justification. The legislation is designed to protect the DOE's workforce and maintain organizational stability during a potentially uncertain fiscal period.

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