The Saving the Forest Service's Workforce Act would prohibit the U.S. Forest Service from laying off workers or forcing employee separations until Congress has passed and the President has signed full-year funding legislation for the Forest Service in fiscal year 2026. The moratorium would apply to most Forest Service employees, including career civil servants and senior executives, though the agency could still fire workers for serious misconduct, poor performance, or delinquency. The bill was introduced in August 2025 by a group of House Democrats and is intended to protect Forest Service jobs from being eliminated during budget negotiations or appropriations disputes. This protection would remain in effect for an indefinite period—essentially until lawmakers finalize the agency's annual budget—giving Congress time to address workforce needs before any layoffs could occur.
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