S 2596 · 119th Congress

Saving the Forest Service's Workforce Act

This bill would freeze the Forest Service from laying off or firing employees for budget reasons until Congress passes a full budget for the agency in 2026. Right now, the Forest Service could cut jobs whenever it needs to save money, but this bill would stop that practice temporarily. The only exception is that the…

Sponsor

Heinrich, Martin (D-New Mexico)

Introduced

2025-07-31

Policy area

Government Operations and Politics

Latest action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.