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This bill establishes a comprehensive framework for overseeing and approving major executive reorganizations within the federal government. It requires the President to submit a detailed "reorganization impact report" to Congress and an Independent Reorganization Review Panel before implementing any significant agency restructuring that involves reducing employees by at least 5%, cutting an agency's budget by 10% or more, eliminating or merging agencies, or transferring administrative functions to non-federal entities. The report must include the purpose, employee impacts, service delivery consequences, labor organization consultations, budgetary analysis, and proposed system reassignments. A newly created Independent Reorganization Review Panel, composed of representatives from government agencies and labor organizations, will review these reports and provide a non-binding advisory opinion to Congress. The bill mandates that no major executive reorganization can take effect without Congressional approval through a specific joint resolution. Additionally, the legislation provides strong employee protections, requiring agencies to notify affected employees, fulfill collective bargaining agreements, and undergo merit system reviews. The bill also establishes enforcement mechanisms, allowing employees and labor organizations to seek judicial review and providing legal remedies for violations of the act's provisions.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/5249/all-info