S. 2246: Save Our Staff Act of 2025

The Save Our Staff Act of 2025 aims to amend the Small Business Act with specific provisions focused on the workforce of the Small Business Administration (SBA). Here is a summary of its main components:

Reductions in Force

The bill prohibits certain offices within the SBA from initiating any layoffs or reductions in their workforce. Affected offices are defined as those that:

• Provide counseling, training, or technical assistance to small business owners
• Oversee SBA lending programs
• Carry out disaster relief programs
• Certify small business contracts

This prohibition is effective from the date the act is enacted, ensuring that no reductions in force can take place in these covered offices.

Re-employment of Removed Employees

The act also includes provisions for the re-employment of SBA employees who were laid off during a specific period. The key points include:

• Employees who were removed as part of a workforce reduction between January 20, 2025, and the enactment date of this Act must be re-employed within 60 days of the Act’s enactment.
• Re-employed individuals will return to their previous positions and will be compensated at the same rate they were earning prior to their removal.
• These individuals are entitled to receive back pay for the time they were out of work from the date of removal until their re-employment.

Overall Purpose

The overarching goal of the bill is to protect the staffing levels of SBA offices that play critical roles in supporting small businesses and ensuring stability within these offices amid potential budgetary or administrative changes.

Relevant Companies

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