MERIT Act

4/2/2025, 8:07 AM
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Bill 119 HR 1835, also known as the "Probationary Employee Reinstatement Act," aims to require the reinstatement of recently terminated probationary Federal employees. The bill is designed to address concerns about the fairness and due process rights of probationary employees in the federal government.

Under current law, probationary employees in the federal government can be terminated without cause or recourse during their probationary period, which typically lasts for one year. This has led to concerns that some probationary employees may be unfairly terminated for reasons unrelated to their job performance.

The Probationary Employee Reinstatement Act seeks to address this issue by requiring federal agencies to reinstate probationary employees who have been terminated within the last year. The bill also includes provisions to ensure that reinstated employees are given a fair opportunity to demonstrate their abilities and are not subject to retaliation for seeking reinstatement. In addition to reinstating recently terminated probationary employees, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to the treatment of probationary employees in the federal government. This includes requirements for agencies to provide training and support to probationary employees, as well as protections against discrimination and harassment. Overall, Bill 119 HR 1835 aims to promote fairness and due process for probationary employees in the federal government and ensure that they are given a fair opportunity to succeed in their roles.
Congress
119

Number
HR - 1835

Introduced on
2025-03-04

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Bill 119 HR 1835, also known as the "Probationary Employee Reinstatement Act," aims to require the reinstatement of recently terminated probationary Federal employees. The bill is designed to address concerns about the fairness and due process rights of probationary employees in the federal government.

Under current law, probationary employees in the federal government can be terminated without cause or recourse during their probationary period, which typically lasts for one year. This has led to concerns that some probationary employees may be unfairly terminated for reasons unrelated to their job performance.

The Probationary Employee Reinstatement Act seeks to address this issue by requiring federal agencies to reinstate probationary employees who have been terminated within the last year. The bill also includes provisions to ensure that reinstated employees are given a fair opportunity to demonstrate their abilities and are not subject to retaliation for seeking reinstatement. In addition to reinstating recently terminated probationary employees, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to the treatment of probationary employees in the federal government. This includes requirements for agencies to provide training and support to probationary employees, as well as protections against discrimination and harassment. Overall, Bill 119 HR 1835 aims to promote fairness and due process for probationary employees in the federal government and ensure that they are given a fair opportunity to succeed in their roles.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo require the reinstatement of recently terminated probationary Federal employees, and for other purposes.

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Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdic...