Reducing the Federal Workforce Through Attrition Act

# Reducing the Federal Workforce Through Attrition Act (S 295) Summary **What the Bill Would Do** This bill aims to reduce the size of the federal government workforce without conducting mass layoffs. Instead, it would accomplish this through "attrition"—meaning when federal employees retire, resign, or leave their jobs, their positions would not be filled. The bill would restrict federal agencies' ability to hire new workers to replace those who depart, gradually shrinking the total number of government employees over time. **Who It Affects & Key Provisions** The legislation would primarily affect federal agencies and their employees. While it doesn't directly cut existing workers' salaries or benefits, it would prevent agencies from maintaining current staffing levels.

This could impact service delivery across various government functions, depending on which positions remain unfilled. The bill is sponsored by Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI) and focuses on executive branch agencies rather than Congress itself. **Current Status** As of now, S 295 remains in committee and has not advanced to a full Senate vote. This means it's still in the early legislative stage and would need committee approval and broader congressional support before becoming law.