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Protect Our Probationary Employees Act
4/3/2025, 1:57 PM
Summary of Bill HR 1989
Bill 119 HR 1989, also known as the "Probationary Period Protection Act," aims to provide protection for federal employees who are terminated during their probationary or trial period. The bill allows these employees to resume their probationary period upon reinstatement, giving them a second chance to prove themselves and continue their employment with the federal government.
The bill is designed to address concerns about the fairness and consistency of the probationary period for federal employees. Currently, federal employees who are terminated during their probationary period are often unable to resume their employment, even if they are reinstated at a later date. This can be detrimental to employees who may have been terminated for reasons beyond their control, such as budget cuts or changes in management.
By allowing federal employees to resume their probationary period upon reinstatement, the bill aims to provide a more equitable and transparent process for evaluating employee performance. This will help ensure that federal employees are given a fair opportunity to demonstrate their abilities and contribute to the work of the federal government. In addition to protecting federal employees during their probationary period, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes. These provisions may include measures to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the federal workforce, as well as to address any other issues related to federal employee termination and reinstatement. Overall, Bill 119 HR 1989 seeks to provide federal employees with greater job security and protection during their probationary period. By allowing employees to resume their probationary period upon reinstatement, the bill aims to promote fairness and consistency in the evaluation of federal employee performance.
The bill is designed to address concerns about the fairness and consistency of the probationary period for federal employees. Currently, federal employees who are terminated during their probationary period are often unable to resume their employment, even if they are reinstated at a later date. This can be detrimental to employees who may have been terminated for reasons beyond their control, such as budget cuts or changes in management.
By allowing federal employees to resume their probationary period upon reinstatement, the bill aims to provide a more equitable and transparent process for evaluating employee performance. This will help ensure that federal employees are given a fair opportunity to demonstrate their abilities and contribute to the work of the federal government. In addition to protecting federal employees during their probationary period, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes. These provisions may include measures to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the federal workforce, as well as to address any other issues related to federal employee termination and reinstatement. Overall, Bill 119 HR 1989 seeks to provide federal employees with greater job security and protection during their probationary period. By allowing employees to resume their probationary period upon reinstatement, the bill aims to promote fairness and consistency in the evaluation of federal employee performance.
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Current Status of Bill HR 1989
Bill HR 1989 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 10, 2025. Bill HR 1989 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 10, 2025. Bill HR 1989's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. as of March 10, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1989
Total Number of Sponsors
10Democrat Sponsors
10Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
381Democrat Cosponsors
361Republican Cosponsors
20Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1989
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1989
To allow Federal employees terminated while serving a probationary or trial period to resume such period upon reinstatement, and for other purposes.
To allow Federal employees terminated while serving a probationary or trial period to resume such period upon reinstatement, and for other purposes.
Comments

Carmelo Cummings
30,494
10 months ago
I think this bill is a good idea because it gives federal employees a second chance if they get fired during their probation period. I mean, everyone deserves a fair shot, right? But how will this affect the government agencies and their ability to hire and retain employees in the short term?
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 1989
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