Nicholas Langworthy (R-NY)
Federal Workforce Early Separation Incentives Act
A Republican bill with no cosponsors
Last activity — Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 0.
Introduced, nothing more yet
Formally proposed, and not yet handed to a committee.
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Federal Workforce Early Separation Incentives Act," aims to amend existing law regarding federal employees. Specifically, it seeks to change section 3523 of title 5, United States Code. The primary goal is to increase the limit on voluntary separation incentive payments. Under this proposal, the amount of these payments would be determined by the agency head. The new limit would not exceed 6 months of pay based on the rate received immediately before separation.
Yes· 3 of 5
- Scored +3
Would people in middle age be better off under this?
The bill provides increased financial incentives for federal employees considering early voluntary separation.
- Scored +3
Would people over 65 be better off under this?
The bill provides increased financial incentives for federal employees considering early voluntary separation.
- Scored +2
Would middle-income households be better off under this?
Federal employees may benefit from higher lump-sum incentive payments upon leaving their jobs.
The opposite
- Scored -2
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?
Increasing the limit for voluntary separation incentive payments will likely increase immediate federal outlays.
- Scored -1
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The bill grants agency heads discretionary power to determine incentive amounts, which may reduce administrative predictability and transparency.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Increased Incentive Payments: The bill allows for an amount determined by the agency head to be paid to employees, which could provide more significant financial benefits for those choosing to separate voluntarily (Section 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Variable Payment Amounts: Because the bill allows the amount to be determined by the agency head, there may be a lack of uniformity in how much different employees receive (Section 2).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would people in middle age be better off under this? — The bill provides increased financial incentives for federal employees considering early voluntary separation. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — The bill provides increased financial incentives for federal employees considering early voluntary separation. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — Federal employees may benefit from higher lump-sum incentive payments upon leaving their jobs. Would retired people be better off under this? — The bill facilitates a smoother financial transition for those looking to retire early from federal service.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill grants agency heads discretionary power to determine incentive amounts, which may reduce administrative predictability and transparency.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this increase support for people who lose their jobs? — The bill increases the potential incentive payment for federal employees who choose to separate from their positions. Does this reduce what the federal government spends? — Increasing the limit for voluntary separation incentive payments will likely increase immediate federal outlays.
- 2/4/2026
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 0.
- 1/27/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Introduced in House