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S 3141119th CongressIn Committee

SAFE Act

Introduced: Nov 6, 2025
Sponsor: Sen. Warner, Mark R. [D-VA] (D-Virginia)
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs

The SAFE Act prohibits federal agencies from conducting workforce reductions during government shutdowns and retroactively invalidates any such actions taken since October 1, 2025.

Key Points

  • 1Bans reductions in force during appropriations lapses
  • 2Applies to all Executive agencies
  • 3Retroactively nullifies RIF actions taken since October 1, 2025
  • 4Preserves voluntary separation payments
  • 5Effective retroactively to September 30, 2025

Impact Areas

Federal employeesExecutive branch agenciesGovernment shutdown operations
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