Some federal workers who are forced out and later rehired could get credit for probation time they already served. The rule applies only to certain Executive branch jobs and ends on January 20, 2029.
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Protect Our Probationary Employees Act is a Senate bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Latest action on S. 918: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects federal employees in Executive branch agencies who were forced out while still in their first probationary or trial period. It also affects those agencies when they rehire eligible workers, because they would have to count prior probation time instead of always starting over.
Why this matters: This matters because probation can leave federal workers with less job security while an agency tests their fit. The bill would let some returning workers count time they already served, which could move them closer to regular job status. It could also make rehiring smoother for agencies that want experienced workers back. At the same time, it may reduce managers' ability to require a full new review period.
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Officially: Protect Our Probationary Employees Act
Some federal workers who are forced out and later rehired could get credit for probation time they already served. The rule applies only to certain Executive branch jobs and ends on January 20, 2029.
Use this page to support, oppose, or ask Congress to amend S918. 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 Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
No vote scheduled. Constituent contact is what moves bills out of committee.
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Where this bill is in the process
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
Senate Committee
Under Senate committee consideration
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (3/10/2025)
Senate Floor Vote
Voted on by Senate
Passed Senate
Approved by Senate
House Review
Sent to House for consideration
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
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This page gives you an opportunity to support, oppose, or ask for changes to Protect Our Probationary Employees Act, then contact the elected officials who can act. Modern Action drafts the message from your position and the reasons you select.
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