Bill > S2732

This bill, known as the "Bonuses for Cost-Cutters Act of 2025", aims to strengthen employee cost savings suggestion programs within the Federal Government by establishing a comprehensive framework for identifying and utilizing surplus government funds. The legislation creates a process where federal employees can identify unnecessary spending in their agencies' salaries and expenses accounts, with potential financial rewards for those who successfully propose cost-cutting measures. Under the bill, when an employee identifies potential surplus funds, the agency's Inspector General and Chief Financial Officer will review the suggestion, and if approved, the funds will be transferred to the Treasury for deficit reduction or debt reduction. Notably, the agency head can retain up to 10% of the transferred funds to provide cash awards to the employees who identified the savings. The bill also requires agencies to submit annual reports to the Treasury and Congress detailing cost savings, the number of cash awards issued, and the overall effectiveness of the program. Additionally, the legislation prohibits certain high-level officials, such as agency heads and Executive Schedule Level I employees, from receiving these cash awards. The program is designed to sunset after six years, requiring periodic review and potential legislative adjustments by the Comptroller General to ensure its continued effectiveness and efficiency.

Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/2732/all-info