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To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide for an alternative removal for performance or misconduct for Federal employees.
2/12/2025, 9:00 AM
Summary of Bill HR 687
Bill 119 HR 687, also known as the "Accountability in Federal Employment Act," aims to amend title 5 of the United States Code in order to establish an alternative process for removing federal employees due to poor performance or misconduct.
Under the current system, federal employees have certain protections in place that can make it difficult to remove them from their positions, even in cases of serious misconduct or consistently poor performance. This bill seeks to address this issue by creating a more streamlined and efficient process for holding federal employees accountable for their actions.
Specifically, the bill would allow federal agencies to remove employees for performance or misconduct through an expedited process that would bypass the traditional appeals process. This alternative removal process would still provide employees with certain rights, such as the ability to respond to the allegations against them and to be represented by counsel. Supporters of the bill argue that it is necessary in order to ensure that federal employees are held accountable for their actions and to maintain the integrity of the federal workforce. Critics, however, have raised concerns about the potential for abuse and the impact on employee morale. Overall, Bill 119 HR 687 represents an important effort to address the challenges associated with removing federal employees for poor performance or misconduct, and it will be important to closely monitor its implementation and impact if it is passed into law.
Under the current system, federal employees have certain protections in place that can make it difficult to remove them from their positions, even in cases of serious misconduct or consistently poor performance. This bill seeks to address this issue by creating a more streamlined and efficient process for holding federal employees accountable for their actions.
Specifically, the bill would allow federal agencies to remove employees for performance or misconduct through an expedited process that would bypass the traditional appeals process. This alternative removal process would still provide employees with certain rights, such as the ability to respond to the allegations against them and to be represented by counsel. Supporters of the bill argue that it is necessary in order to ensure that federal employees are held accountable for their actions and to maintain the integrity of the federal workforce. Critics, however, have raised concerns about the potential for abuse and the impact on employee morale. Overall, Bill 119 HR 687 represents an important effort to address the challenges associated with removing federal employees for poor performance or misconduct, and it will be important to closely monitor its implementation and impact if it is passed into law.
Current Status of Bill HR 687
Bill HR 687 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 23, 2025. Bill HR 687 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 23, 2025. Bill HR 687's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. as of January 23, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 687
Total Number of Sponsors
6Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
6Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
66Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
66Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 687
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 687
To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide for an alternative removal for performance or misconduct for Federal employees.
To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide for an alternative removal for performance or misconduct for Federal employees.
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