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This bill, known as the "Saving NOAA's Workforce Act", establishes a moratorium on workforce reductions (commonly referred to as a "reduction in force" or RIF) at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Specifically, the bill prevents NOAA from conducting any reduction in force actions under existing federal personnel laws until full-year appropriations for fiscal year 2026 have been enacted. The moratorium is designed to protect NOAA employees from being laid off or involuntarily separated during this period. The bill clarifies that this prohibition is in addition to existing protections for federal employees regarding adverse personnel actions, meaning it provides an extra layer of job security for NOAA staff. The moratorium aims to provide stability and job protection for NOAA's workforce during a potentially uncertain budgetary period, ensuring that employees are not subject to involuntary terminations while the agency's funding for the fiscal year is being determined.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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