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Bonuses for Cost-Cutters Act of 2023

12/15/2023, 3:53 PM

Summary of Bill HR 249

Bill 118 hr 249, also known as the Bonuses for Cost-Cutters Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main objective of this bill is to incentivize federal agencies to identify and implement cost-saving measures by offering bonuses to employees who successfully reduce spending within their respective departments.

Under this bill, federal agencies will be required to establish cost-cutting goals and develop plans to achieve these goals. Employees who contribute to cost-saving efforts will be eligible to receive bonuses based on the amount of money saved as a result of their actions. The bonuses will be determined by a formula that takes into account the level of savings achieved and the employee's level of contribution.

The Bonuses for Cost-Cutters Act of 2023 aims to promote efficiency and fiscal responsibility within the federal government by rewarding employees who find innovative ways to reduce spending. Proponents of the bill argue that incentivizing cost-cutting measures will lead to significant savings for taxpayers and help improve the overall effectiveness of government operations. Opponents of the bill, however, raise concerns about the potential for abuse and the impact on employee morale. They argue that the focus on cost-cutting may lead to short-sighted decisions that compromise the quality of services provided by federal agencies. Overall, the Bonuses for Cost-Cutters Act of 2023 is a controversial piece of legislation that seeks to address the issue of government spending through incentivizing cost-saving measures. Its ultimate impact on federal agencies and employees remains to be seen as the bill makes its way through the legislative process.

Congressional Summary of HR 249

Bonuses for Cost-Cutters Act of 2023

This bill expands the awards program for cost-saving identifications by federal employees of fraud, waste, or mismanagement to include identifications of certain operational expenses that are wasteful (i.e., that are identified as wasteful by an employee and that an agency determines are not required for the purposes for which the amounts were made available). An agency must propose any identified wasteful expenses for rescission.

The bill also doubles the maximum cash award that may be made under the program.

Current Status of Bill HR 249

Bill HR 249 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 10, 2023. Bill HR 249 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on January 10, 2023.  Bill HR 249's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability. as of January 10, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 249

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
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 249

Primary Policy Focus

Government Operations and Politics

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