This bill would limit the total number of appointed political positions in the federal government to 1,600 starting in fiscal year 2027 and every year thereafter. The cap applies to Schedule C positions, which are confidential or policy-determining roles typically filled by political appointees, and Schedule G positions, a newer category created by executive order. The legislation affects executive branch agencies government-wide and would constrain how many political staff and appointees federal departments and agencies can hire. The bill does not specify any funding or appropriations, as it is primarily a structural limit on personnel rather than a spending measure. This caps the number of positions across all agencies combined, meaning agencies would need to coordinate to stay within the 1,600-position ceiling.
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