MERIT Act of 2025

Bill 119 s 662, also known as the "Alternative Removal for Performance or Misconduct for Federal Employees Act," aims to make changes to title 5 of the United States Code in order to provide federal employees with an alternative method of removal for poor performance or misconduct. The bill proposes to give federal agencies the ability to remove employees for performance or misconduct issues through an expedited process, separate from the traditional disciplinary procedures outlined in current law. This alternative removal process would allow agencies to address performance or misconduct issues more efficiently and effectively, without the lengthy and often cumbersome procedures currently in place. Supporters of the bill argue that this alternative removal process would help federal agencies better manage their workforce and hold employees accountable for their actions. They believe that streamlining the removal process for poor performers or those engaged in misconduct would ultimately improve the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the federal government. Opponents of the bill, however, raise concerns about the potential for abuse and misuse of this alternative removal process. They worry that federal employees could be unfairly targeted or removed without proper due process protections in place. Overall, Bill 119 s 662 seeks to provide federal agencies with a more streamlined and efficient method for addressing performance or misconduct issues among their employees. The bill is currently under consideration in Congress and has sparked debate among lawmakers and stakeholders about the best way to balance accountability and due process in the federal workforce.