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.

2/4/2025, 11:56 AM
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Bill 119 s 359, 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, allowing for a thorough evaluation of its effectiveness in improving the overall performance of Federal employees. The bill aims to enhance the quality of public service by rewarding employees who excel in their roles and holding them accountable for their work. Overall, Bill 119 s 359 seeks to modernize the Federal employee pay structure and promote a culture of excellence and accountability within the public service sector. It will be interesting to see how this pilot program unfolds and whether it will lead to positive outcomes for both employees and the government.
Congress
119

Number
S - 359

Introduced on
2025-02-03

# 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

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Bill 119 s 359, 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, allowing for a thorough evaluation of its effectiveness in improving the overall performance of Federal employees. The bill aims to enhance the quality of public service by rewarding employees who excel in their roles and holding them accountable for their work. Overall, Bill 119 s 359 seeks to modernize the Federal employee pay structure and promote a culture of excellence and accountability within the public service sector. It will be interesting to see how this pilot program unfolds and whether it will lead to positive outcomes for both employees and the government.
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Official Title as IntroducedA 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.

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.