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Press Release: Alsobrooks, Blumenthal, Van Hollen, and Walkinshaw Introduce Legislation to Safeguard Federal Workers' Right to Appeal Unfair Firings

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New legislation aims to protect federal workers’ rights to appeal illegal firings and ensure timely resolution of their cases.

Quiver AI Summary

On October 7, 2025, Senators Angela Alsobrooks, Richard Blumenthal, and Chris Van Hollen, along with Representative James Walkinshaw, introduced the Fair Access to Swift and Timely (FAST) Justice Act. This legislation aims to establish a private right of action for federal employees who are illegally fired or face unjust personnel practices, allowing them to seek justice in U.S. district courts if their appeals are not addressed by the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) within 120 days.

Alsobrooks emphasized the need for this act to safeguard federal workers' rights against perceived political retaliation, specifically citing actions by the previous administration that undermined workers' pathways to relief. Support for the FAST Justice Act has been voiced by various labor organizations, highlighting its importance in ensuring due process for federal employees during times of administrative vacancies or partisanship.

Endorsed by several lawmakers and labor unions, the FAST Justice Act responds to the challenges posed by a lack of quorum at the MSPB, which has reportedly delayed many appeals. Proponents argue that this legislation is crucial for protecting federal workers and ensuring accountability within the federal employment system.

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Angela Alsobrooks Net Worth

Quiver Quantitative estimates that Angela Alsobrooks is worth $558.0K, as of October 7th, 2025. This is the 387th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.

Alsobrooks has approximately $0 invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.

You can track Angela Alsobrooks's net worth on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Alsobrooks.

Angela Alsobrooks Bill Proposals

Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Angela Alsobrooks:

  • S.2948: A bill to amend section 303 of the Social Security Act to require States to provide unemployment compensation benefits to Federal employees during a government shutdown, and for other purposes.
  • S.2913: A bill to prohibit the use of appropriated funds to eliminate, consolidate, or otherwise restructure any office within the Department of Education that administers or enforces programs serving individuals with disabilities.
  • S.2912: Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2025
  • S.2848: A bill to require amounts used to pay the costs of the renaming the Department of Defense to be derived from the travel budget of the Secretary of Defense, and for other purposes.
  • S.2756: Affordable Inhalers and Nebulizers Act of 2025
  • S.2531: Uterine Fibroid Intervention and Gynecological Health Treatment Act of 2025

You can track bills proposed by Angela Alsobrooks on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Alsobrooks.

Angela Alsobrooks Fundraising

Angela Alsobrooks recently disclosed $233.9K of fundraising in a Q2 FEC disclosure filed on July 15th, 2025. This was the 369th most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year. 58.3% came from individual donors.

Alsobrooks disclosed $258.0K of spending. This was the 196th most from all Q2 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.

Alsobrooks disclosed $107.7K of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 770th most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year.

You can see the disclosure here, or track Angela Alsobrooks's fundraising on Quiver Quantitative.

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