Some rehired federal workers would not have to restart probation from day one. If the same agency brings them back into a similar job, earlier probation time would count. The rule would end on January 20, 2029.
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Protect Our Probationary Employees Act is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Latest action on H.R. 1989: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects federal workers in executive branch agencies who were forced out while still in their first probation or trial period. It also affects the agencies that may later rehire them, because those agencies would have to count eligible prior probation time instead of starting over from zero.
Why this matters: This bill matters because losing a federal job during probation can force a worker to start that early review period over if rehired. For covered workers, the bill would let past probation time carry forward. That could help them reach a final appointment sooner. It could also limit how long managers have to review a rehired worker. The real effect would depend on how often agencies rehire covered workers before the rule ends.
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Officially: Protect Our Probationary Employees Act
Some rehired federal workers would not have to restart probation from day one. If the same agency brings them back into a similar job, earlier probation time would count. The rule would end on January 20, 2029.
Use this page to support, oppose, or ask Congress to amend HR1989. Modern Action explains Protect Our Probationary Employees Act in plain English, helps identify the right senators or representative, and drafts a bill-specific message you can edit and send.
Where it stands
Sitting in House Committee
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Where this bill is in the process
Introduced
Introduced in House
House Committee
Under House committee consideration
Latest: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. (3/10/2025)
House Floor Vote
Voted on by House
Passed House
Approved by House
Senate Review
Sent to Senate for consideration
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
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