This bill requires the President to obtain congressional approval before implementing major executive branch reorganizations. A "major reorganization" is defined as any action that reduces an agency's workforce by at least 5 percent, cuts its budget by at least 10 percent, eliminates or merges agencies, or transfers federal data systems to non-federal entities. Before reorganizing, the President must submit a detailed report to Congress explaining the changes and their impact on employees and services, and Congress must then pass a joint resolution within seven days of an independent review panel's assessment to allow the reorganization to proceed. The bill establishes an Independent Reorganization Review Panel—composed of representatives from the Office of Personnel Management, Government Accountability Office, Congressional Budget Office, and a labor organization—to review proposed reorganizations and provide Congress with non-binding recommendations within 30 days. The legislation also protects federal employees by requiring 60-day advance notice, compliance with existing union contracts, and merit system reviews, with violations enforceable through federal court proceedings and disciplinary actions against officials who violate the law.
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