A bill to allow Federal employees who are involuntarily separated from Government service while serving a probationary or trial period to resume that period upon reinstatement, and for other purposes.

3/12/2025, 10:56 AM
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Bill 119 s 918, also known as the "Probationary Period Protection Act," aims to provide protection for federal employees who are involuntarily separated from government service while serving a probationary or trial period. The bill allows these employees to resume their probationary period upon reinstatement, ensuring that they are given a fair chance to prove their abilities and suitability for the position.

The bill seeks to address the vulnerability of federal employees who are terminated during their probationary period, often without due process or adequate justification. By allowing these employees to resume their probationary period upon reinstatement, the bill aims to prevent arbitrary dismissals and provide a more equitable process for evaluating their performance.

In addition to reinstating the probationary period for involuntarily separated employees, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes. While the specific details of these provisions are not outlined in the summary, it is clear that the bill aims to protect the rights and interests of federal employees who are in probationary or trial periods. Overall, Bill 119 s 918 seeks to ensure that federal employees who are involuntarily separated from government service during their probationary period are given a fair opportunity to demonstrate their capabilities and suitability for the position. By reinstating their probationary period upon reinstatement, the bill aims to provide these employees with the protection and support they need to succeed in their roles.
Congress
119

Number
S - 918

Introduced on
2025-03-10

# 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 918, also known as the "Probationary Period Protection Act," aims to provide protection for federal employees who are involuntarily separated from government service while serving a probationary or trial period. The bill allows these employees to resume their probationary period upon reinstatement, ensuring that they are given a fair chance to prove their abilities and suitability for the position.

The bill seeks to address the vulnerability of federal employees who are terminated during their probationary period, often without due process or adequate justification. By allowing these employees to resume their probationary period upon reinstatement, the bill aims to prevent arbitrary dismissals and provide a more equitable process for evaluating their performance.

In addition to reinstating the probationary period for involuntarily separated employees, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes. While the specific details of these provisions are not outlined in the summary, it is clear that the bill aims to protect the rights and interests of federal employees who are in probationary or trial periods. Overall, Bill 119 s 918 seeks to ensure that federal employees who are involuntarily separated from government service during their probationary period are given a fair opportunity to demonstrate their capabilities and suitability for the position. By reinstating their probationary period upon reinstatement, the bill aims to provide these employees with the protection and support they need to succeed in their roles.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to allow Federal employees who are involuntarily separated from Government service while serving a probationary or trial period to resume that period upon reinstatement, and for other purposes.

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Latest Action3/10/2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.