Bills · HR 2210
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 2210Science, Technology, Communications
Saving NASA’s Workforce Act
INTRO MAR 18· LAST ACTION MAR 18
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it aims to provide job stability for thousands of NASA's dedicated scientists, engineers, and support staff. If it becomes law, these employees wouldn't have to worry about being laid off due to budget uncertainties until the 2026 fiscal year budget is approved.
This stability could help NASA retain critical talent and continue its important space exploration, research, and development projects without disruptions caused by staffing reductions. If the bill doesn't pass, NASA would retain its ability to conduct layoffs if deemed necessary due to budget issues, potentially leading to job insecurity for its workforce and possible slowdowns or cancellations of projects.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Prohibits NASA from initiating or implementing any reduction in force (layoffs) for its employees.
This directly protects a significant portion of NASA's workforce from being laid off due to agency restructuring or budget cuts.
PROVISION 02
Prevents NASA from involuntarily dismissing career employees in the competitive service, excepted service, and Senior Executive Service.
This ensures job security for career staff, unless they are dismissed for specific misconduct or performance issues.
PROVISION 03
These job protections remain in effect until a full-year budget for NASA for fiscal year 2026 is officially signed into law.
This sets a clear timeframe for the job protections, linking them to the congressional budgeting process.
SPONSORSHIP
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YRS IN OFFICE
31
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAR 18
Introduced in House
MAR 18
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 2210
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 18, 2025
Last actionMar 18, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · SCIENCE, SPACE, AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 18, 2025
House BillHR 2210Science, Technology, Communications
Saving NASA’s Workforce Act
INTRODUCED MAR 18, 2025· LAST ACTION MAR 18, 2025
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READING
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COSPONSORS
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