HR 8523
Public Lands Workforce Stability Act
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US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 1:51 AM
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The Public Lands Workforce Stability Act aims to protect the jobs of employees within the Department of the Interior and the United States Forest Service. It prevents the government from reducing staff through layoffs or involuntary separations during a specific period, from the bill’s enactment date through September 30, 2030. The bill requires advance approval from key congressional committees before any workforce reductions can be considered. It also clarifies the definitions of key employment terms used in the legislation.
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