Fiscal Harms of Federal Firings Act
Fiscal Harms of Federal Firings Act
Plain Language Summary
# Fiscal Harms of Federal Firings Act (HR 7507) Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** This bill would require the federal government to analyze and report on the financial costs associated with mass federal employee layoffs or firings. If passed, it would likely mandate that any administration proposing significant workforce reductions must conduct a detailed fiscal impact study before implementing such actions, showing how job losses would affect government operations and costs. **Who It Affects:** The bill directly affects federal employees and would apply to executive branch agencies.
It could also impact taxpayers and the general public by requiring transparency about the budgetary consequences of federal workforce changes. **Current Status:** HR 7507 was introduced in the 119th Congress by Representative McClain Delaney (D-MD) in April and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. The bill remains in early stages of the legislative process.
Latest Action
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.