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This bill, called the "Saving the Department of Energy's Workforce Act," institutes a moratorium on workforce reductions at the Department of Energy (DOE) until full-year appropriations for fiscal year 2026 are enacted. During this period, the Secretary of Energy is prohibited from initiating or implementing any reduction in force (RIF) and cannot conduct 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 employment categories according to standard federal employment classifications in U.S. Code Title 5, which covers government organization and employees. This moratorium is designed to provide job security for DOE employees and prevent potential workforce disruptions, and it will operate alongside existing rules and regulations regarding personnel actions. The moratorium essentially freezes workforce reductions at the DOE until Congress passes a full-year budget for the agency in fiscal year 2026.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/2595/all-info