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H.R. 2880: To provide employment protections for, and reinstatement of, certain probationary Federal career employees, and for other purposes.

This bill proposes changes to employment protections for certain probationary Federal career employees. The main points of the bill are as follows:

Employment Protections and Reinstatement

The bill aims to provide specific legal protections for federal employees who are on probation after being promoted to various career positions. These changes include:

Due Process Protections: Federal employees who are promoted and enter a probationary or trial period will be protected under the existing due process rights laid out in federal law (Title 5, Chapter 75). This means if their employment is at risk or they face removal, they will have certain rights to contest the action.
Special Provision for Veterans Affairs Employees: Employees promoted within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) during their probationary period will also receive these protections, governed by a specific section of the law (Title 38, Section 714).

Reinstatement of Employees

If any federal employee who is serving under a probationary status was removed from their position during the period from January 20, 2025, until the bill becomes law, they have the option to be reinstated. This reinstatement would include their back pay to compensate for the time they were not employed.

Limitations

There are certain restrictions included in the bill:

Employees who were promoted to political positions do not qualify for the protections outlined in this bill.
Individuals removed from political positions will not be eligible for reinstatement under this bill.

Definitions

The bill defines specific terms to clarify its scope:

The term "career appointee" refers to a defined class of federal employees under the law.
Definitions for "civil service," "competitive service," and "excepted service" are provided, referencing federal law for clarity.
The term "political position" encompasses various roles, including high-level executive appointments and noncareer positions that might involve confidential or policy-setting responsibilities.

Conclusion of Key Points

Overall, this legislation seeks to strengthen employment protections for federal employees during their probationary periods after promotions, ensuring that they have rights and the possibility of reinstatement if discharged within a specified time frame.

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Actions

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Date	Action
Apr. 10, 2025	Introduced in House
Apr. 10, 2025	Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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