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A bill to implement a 5-year pilot program establishing a performance-based pay structure for certain Federal employees in order to enhance productivity, accountability, and employee satisfaction in public service.
1/3/2025, 8:58 PM
Summary of Bill S 5479
Bill 118 s 5479, also known as the Performance-Based Pay Pilot Program Act, is a proposed legislation that aims to create a 5-year pilot program to establish a performance-based pay structure for certain Federal employees. The main goal of this program is to improve productivity, accountability, and employee satisfaction within the public service sector.
Under this bill, participating Federal employees would be evaluated based on their performance and productivity levels, rather than receiving standard pay raises or promotions based solely on tenure. This would incentivize employees to work harder and more efficiently, as their compensation would be directly tied to their performance.
The pilot program would be implemented for a period of 5 years to allow for a thorough evaluation of its effectiveness. The results of the program would be closely monitored to determine if it has successfully enhanced productivity, accountability, and employee satisfaction within the Federal workforce. Overall, the Performance-Based Pay Pilot Program Act aims to modernize the Federal pay structure and create a more merit-based system that rewards employees for their hard work and dedication. It is intended to bring about positive changes in the public service sector and improve the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the Federal government.
Under this bill, participating Federal employees would be evaluated based on their performance and productivity levels, rather than receiving standard pay raises or promotions based solely on tenure. This would incentivize employees to work harder and more efficiently, as their compensation would be directly tied to their performance.
The pilot program would be implemented for a period of 5 years to allow for a thorough evaluation of its effectiveness. The results of the program would be closely monitored to determine if it has successfully enhanced productivity, accountability, and employee satisfaction within the Federal workforce. Overall, the Performance-Based Pay Pilot Program Act aims to modernize the Federal pay structure and create a more merit-based system that rewards employees for their hard work and dedication. It is intended to bring about positive changes in the public service sector and improve the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the Federal government.
Current Status of Bill S 5479
Bill S 5479 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 11, 2024. Bill S 5479 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on December 11, 2024. Bill S 5479's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. as of December 11, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 5479
Total Number of Sponsors
3Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
3Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 5479
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 5479
A bill to implement a 5-year pilot program establishing a performance-based pay structure for certain Federal employees in order to enhance productivity, accountability, and employee satisfaction in public service.
A bill to implement a 5-year pilot program establishing a performance-based pay structure for certain Federal employees in order to enhance productivity, accountability, and employee satisfaction in public service.
Comments

Stella Zhu
401
11 months ago
Not a fan of it. Did you know that it includes a provision for mandatory drug testing for all federal employees?
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