S 357
Federal Freeze Act
Jurisdiction
US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 7:48 AM
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Bill overview
The Federal Freeze Act aims to reduce the size and cost of the federal workforce. It prohibits federal agencies from increasing employee salaries for one year and restricts hiring to the existing number of employees as of the bill’s enactment, with limited exceptions for law enforcement, public safety, and national security roles or emergency response personnel. Over a three-year period, agencies must reduce their workforce by 5% from their initial levels, excluding certain essential employees.
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