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This bill, called the "Saving the Department of the Interior's Workforce Act", institutes a moratorium on workforce reductions at all agencies and bureaus within the Department of the Interior until after full-year appropriations for fiscal year 2026 are enacted. During this period, the Secretary of the Interior 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 performance issues. The bill defines these service categories according to specific sections of U.S. Code (Title 5, Sections 2102, 2103, and 3132(a)), and specifies that these restrictions are in addition to existing authorities regarding adverse personnel actions. By implementing this moratorium, the bill aims to provide job security for Department of the Interior employees during a potentially uncertain budgetary period.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

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