Bill > S1196

This bill, known as the Special Government Employees Transparency Act of 2025, introduces significant reforms regarding special Government employees (SGEs), who are individuals working in executive branch agencies in a limited capacity. The bill establishes a 130-day limit for SGE service within any 365-consecutive-day period, after which the employee must be reclassified into an appropriate employment classification with full personnel rights and obligations. The bill mandates the creation of a public, searchable database managed by the Director of the Office of Personnel Management that will include details about covered SGEs such as their name, position, pay rate, employing agency, appointment date, and termination date. Additionally, the legislation requires executive agencies to make financial disclosure reports from covered SGEs publicly available, with exceptions for certain sensitive reports containing national defense information or filed by specific types of employees. The database must be freely accessible online, comply with accessibility guidelines, and be updated within 30 days of personnel actions. The Director must also conduct periodic audits to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the SGE Database and report to congressional parties on the implementation of these transparency measures. These provisions aim to increase accountability and transparency in the use of special Government employees across federal agencies.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/1196/all-info