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MANAGER Act

2/5/2025, 2:23 AM

Summary of Bill HR 242

Bill 119 HR 242, also known as the "Federal Employee Manager Survey Act," is a proposed piece of legislation that aims to require annual surveys of Federal employee managers. The purpose of these surveys is to gather feedback and insights from managers within the Federal government in order to improve the overall effectiveness and efficiency of government operations.

The bill mandates that these surveys be conducted on an annual basis, with the results being used to identify areas of improvement and implement necessary changes within the Federal workforce. By gathering feedback directly from managers, the hope is to address any issues or concerns that may be hindering the productivity and performance of Federal employees.

In addition to requiring annual surveys, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to the management and oversight of Federal employees. While the specifics of these additional purposes are not outlined in the summary, it can be inferred that they are intended to further enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the Federal workforce. Overall, Bill 119 HR 242 seeks to improve the management and operations of the Federal government by requiring annual surveys of Federal employee managers and implementing necessary changes based on the feedback received.

Congressional Summary of HR 242

Manager Attitudes and Notions According to Government Employee Responses Act or the MANAGER Act

This bill requires federal agencies to conduct an annual survey of managers and make the results publicly available.

The survey must include the topics covered by the existing annual employee survey and also specified questions related to employee performance and the disciplinary system. The bill directs the Office of Personnel Management to prescribe standard survey questions to be included in all agencies' surveys. The bill requires agencies to post their survey results on agencies' websites unless the agency head determines that doing so would harm national security. 

Current Status of Bill HR 242

Bill HR 242 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 9, 2025. Bill HR 242 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 9, 2025.  Bill HR 242's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. as of January 9, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 242

Total Number of Sponsors
4
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
4
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 242

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 242

To require annual surveys of Federal employee managers, and for other purposes.
To require annual surveys of Federal employee managers, and for other purposes.

Comments

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Francis Golden

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10 months ago

I don't think this is a good idea. It could have a big impact on all of us.