A bill to require Federal agencies to impose in-person work requirements for employees of those agencies and to occupy a certain portion of the office space of those agencies, and for other purposes.

1/16/2025, 11:56 AM
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Bill 119 s 102, also known as the "In-Person Work Requirements Act," is a proposed piece of legislation that would mandate all Federal agencies to require their employees to work in-person at their designated office spaces. This bill also includes a provision that specifies a certain percentage of office space that must be occupied by agency employees.

The main goal of this bill is to ensure that Federal employees are physically present in their offices, rather than working remotely or telecommuting. Proponents of the bill argue that in-person work fosters better collaboration, communication, and productivity among employees.

Opponents of the bill, however, argue that mandating in-person work requirements may be unnecessary and could potentially limit flexibility for employees who may benefit from remote work options. They also raise concerns about the potential impact on traffic congestion, environmental sustainability, and work-life balance for employees. Overall, Bill 119 s 102 aims to increase in-person work requirements for Federal agency employees and to ensure that a certain portion of office space is occupied. The bill is currently under consideration in Congress and may undergo revisions before potentially becoming law.
Congress
119

Number
S - 102

Introduced on
2025-01-15

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Bill 119 s 102, also known as the "In-Person Work Requirements Act," is a proposed piece of legislation that would mandate all Federal agencies to require their employees to work in-person at their designated office spaces. This bill also includes a provision that specifies a certain percentage of office space that must be occupied by agency employees.

The main goal of this bill is to ensure that Federal employees are physically present in their offices, rather than working remotely or telecommuting. Proponents of the bill argue that in-person work fosters better collaboration, communication, and productivity among employees.

Opponents of the bill, however, argue that mandating in-person work requirements may be unnecessary and could potentially limit flexibility for employees who may benefit from remote work options. They also raise concerns about the potential impact on traffic congestion, environmental sustainability, and work-life balance for employees. Overall, Bill 119 s 102 aims to increase in-person work requirements for Federal agency employees and to ensure that a certain portion of office space is occupied. The bill is currently under consideration in Congress and may undergo revisions before potentially becoming law.
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Official Title as IntroducedA bill to require Federal agencies to impose in-person work requirements for employees of those agencies and to occupy a certain portion of the office space of those agencies, and for other purposes.

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Latest Action1/15/2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.