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This bill modifies existing federal law to enhance congressional oversight of agency workforce reductions, specifically by requiring federal agencies to provide detailed justifications when implementing a reduction in force (RIF). Under the proposed changes, when an agency plans a RIF, it must submit a comprehensive report to Congress that includes: the specific reasons for the workforce reduction, anticipated impacts on employees and agency operations, alternative strategies considered and why they were rejected, a summary of consultations with affected employees and their representatives, and an explanation of how the RIF will impact veteran employees. Additionally, the bill expands the definition of "rule" to explicitly include workforce restructuring actions and significant agency decisions that materially affect employee rights or agency operations. This means such workforce reduction plans would now be subject to review under Chapter 8 of Title 5 of the United States Code, which provides a mechanism for congressional review and potential intervention in agency decision-making processes related to workforce management.

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