Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
This bill prevents the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) from laying off employees or forcing involuntary separations until Congress passes a complete budget for NOAA in fiscal year 2026. The moratorium applies to most federal employees at the agency—including competitive service workers, career employees in the excepted service, and senior executives—though the agency can still remove employees for legitimate reasons like misconduct, poor performance, or delinquency. The bill essentially freezes workforce reductions as a temporary measure tied to the budget process, protecting NOAA employees from potential mass layoffs during a period of budget uncertainty. No specific funding is allocated in the bill, as it is a restriction on agency actions rather than an appropriations measure.
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