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This bill, known as the "Protecting Federal Employee Rights to Personnel Files Act of 2025," requires federal agencies to provide employees and former employees with copies of their official personnel record files within specific timeframes. For current employees, agencies must provide the complete personnel file in both electronic and physical formats within seven days of the employee's request. For employees separating from an agency going forward, the agency must provide their personnel file within seven days of their separation. Additionally, for employees who have previously separated from an agency before the bill's enactment, they can request their file from the Office of Personnel Management, which must then provide the file in electronic and physical formats within 21 days of the request. The bill defines an "agency" according to the existing definition in section 551 of title 5 of the United States Code, which typically includes federal government departments and independent agencies. The primary purpose of this legislation is to enhance transparency and accessibility for federal employees regarding their official personnel records.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/4440/all-info