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No Bonuses for Bad Service Act restricts federal employee performance awards

Original title: No Bonuses for Bad Service Act

August 6, 2026

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Where This Stands

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Currently in_committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Last action

Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.Aug 6, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This bill changes the criteria for federal compensation by linking eligibility for performance-based bonuses directly to an employee's disciplinary record, potentially impacting the total annual pay for federal workers across all agencies.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

federal employees

Federal employees who receive disciplinary action will be ineligible for performance bonuses under this act.

What changed

Current stage: in_committee.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

The No Bonuses for Bad Service Act prohibits federal agencies from awarding performance bonuses to employees who have been subject to disciplinary action. This measure aims to ensure that financial incentives are reserved for employees meeting conduct and performance standards.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

Who does this bill affect?

It affects federal employees who are subject to disciplinary action.

What is the current status of the bill?

As of July 29, 2026, the bill has been favorably by the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

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Standardization of Disciplinary Consequences

The bill represents a shift toward codifying the link between disciplinary records and financial performance incentives across the federal workforce.