The bill would extend certain job protections to federal career employees serving a probationary or trial period after a promotion. It would also let qualifying employees removed between January 20, 2025, and the bill’s enactment choose to return to the same or an equivalent position with backpay. These provisions would not apply to people in political positions.
If you are a covered federal career employee, you could receive the specified job protections after a promotion. If you were removed during the stated period, you could choose reinstatement with backpay. The bill also covers qualifying employees promoted to positions at the Department of Veterans Affairs.
No publicly available information on costs or funding amounts. The bill provides for backpay for qualifying employees who choose reinstatement.
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