Bills · HR 5249
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 5249Congress
Limit on Sweeping Executive Reorganization Act
INTRO SEP 10· LAST ACTION SEP 10
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it shifts power over the structure and efficiency of the federal government from the President to Congress. Currently, a President can make sweeping changes to agencies, impacting how services are delivered to the public, without a direct vote from elected representatives. If this bill becomes law, any "major" reorganization – such as merging agencies, significantly cutting staff, or outsourcing federal functions – would require congressional approval. This means that voters, through their elected members of Congress, would have a more direct say in how the executive branch is shaped and how federal programs are managed.
Without this bill, future Presidents would continue to have broad authority to reorganize agencies, potentially leading to rapid changes that might not align with broader public consensus or careful deliberation. With the bill, such changes would be subject to a more transparent process involving an independent review and a congressional vote, potentially leading to more stable and thoroughly vetted government structures. It also means that decisions impacting federal employees and the services they provide would undergo additional scrutiny, potentially safeguarding jobs and public services from abrupt shifts.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Defines "major executive reorganization" to include significant staff or budget cuts (5%/10%), agency closures/mergers, or transfer of federal functions to non-federal entities.
This establishes clear thresholds for when executive actions require congressional oversight, limiting the President's unilateral power.
PROVISION 02
Requires the President to submit a detailed "reorganization impact report" to Congress and an independent panel for any proposed major executive reorganization.
This ensures transparency and provides Congress and an expert panel with necessary information to evaluate the proposed changes.
PROVISION 03
Mandates that a major executive reorganization cannot take effect without a specific "joint resolution of approval" enacted by Congress.
This is the core mechanism by which Congress gains a direct veto power over significant executive branch restructuring.
PROVISION 04
Establishes an Independent Reorganization Review Panel, including representatives from oversight bodies and a labor organization, to provide a non-binding advisory opinion to Congress.
This introduces an expert, non-partisan review process and gives a voice to employees affected by reorganizations.
PROVISION 05
Requires agencies to provide 60 days' notice to affected employees, uphold collective bargaining agreements, and undergo a review by the Office of Personnel Management for merit system compliance during a major reorganization.
These provisions protect federal employees and their rights during periods of organizational change.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 5
D· Virginia
YRS IN OFFICE
1
BILLS LED
24
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 5 REP 0 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSSEP 10
Introduced in House
SEP 10
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 5249
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedSep 10, 2025
Last actionSep 10, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · OVERSIGHT AND GOVERNMENT REFORM COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED SEP 10, 2025
House BillHR 5249Congress
Limit on Sweeping Executive Reorganization Act
INTRODUCED SEP 10, 2025· LAST ACTION SEP 10, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
6 min
COSPONSORS
5
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
