HR 5676 119th Congress House In Committee

Stop Stealing Our Jobs Act

Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. · Oct 3, 2025

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Legislative Summary

Stop Stealing Our Jobs Act This bill prohibits the President or the head of an executive agency from removing a federal employee from the civil service (e.g., as part of a reduction in force) during a lapse in discretionary appropriations (i.e., government shutdown) unless the employee is a political appointee.

Source: Congressional Research Service (CRS).

Sponsor

Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick, Sheila [D-FL-20]
Independent · FL

Cosponsors (16)

Rep. Barragán Rep. Jackson Rep. Landsman Del. Norton Rep. Sherman Rep. Thanedar Rep. Titus Rep. Bell Rep. Lieu Rep. Soto+6 more

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