H.R. 5676 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
Stop Stealing Our Jobs Act
H.R. 5676 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) was introduced on Oct 3, 2025, sponsored by Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick with 16 co-sponsors.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Oct 3, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 16
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
What it does
Stop Stealing Our Jobs Act This bill prohibits the President or the head of an executive agency from removing a federal employee from the civil service (e.g., as part of a reduction in force) during a lapse in discretionary appropriations (i.e., government shutdown) unless the employee is a political appointee.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL). Co-sponsors: 16 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedOct 3, 2025
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. (Oct 3, 2025)
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Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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