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H.R. 2595 102nd Congress House

To limit the growth in the size of Federal civilian workforce.

Introduced: June 7, 1991 See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 102nd Congress ended
It never became law before the 102nd Congress (1991–1992) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 7 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 12, 1991
Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources.
Jun 11, 1991
Referred to the Subcommittee on Personnel and Police.
Jun 11, 1991
Referred to the Subcommittee on Intellectual Property and Judicial Administration.
Jun 7, 1991
Referred to the House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.
Jun 7, 1991
Referred to the House Committee on Judiciary.
Jun 7, 1991
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Jun 7, 1991
Introduced in House
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 Latest action June 12, 1991

Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Limits the total number of civilian employees of the Federal Government on September 30, 1991, unless there is a national emergency or the United States is at war. Prohibits compliance with such mandate through any involuntary separations. Exempts from such mandate employees within the executive branch who are law enforcement officers, who are involved in the delivery of health care services, or who work in specified intelligence agencies.

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