Proposed Assessment of Department of Defense Civilian Workforce Red…

The Frame

What this does

This amendment would require the Department of Defense to formally report on the operational consequences of civilian staff reductions, potentially influencing future hiring and retention policies for the agency's workforce.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Department of Defense civilian employees

The workforce whose roles and organizational structure are the subject of the mandated impact assessment.

Department of Defense

The agency is required to conduct a comprehensive assessment and submit it to Congress within a 90-day deadline.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 24, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Background

Mr. Booker is a U.S. Senator representing New Jersey. context
S. 4784 is the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027, which sets policy and funding levels for the Department of Defense. context

Summary

Senator Booker has proposed an amendment to the 2027 defense authorization bill requiring the Department of Defense to assess the impact of civilian workforce cuts made since January 2025. The assessment must identify how these reductions have affected mission readiness and propose strategies to address resulting skills gaps.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this amendment?

It requires the Department of Defense to study the effects of civilian staff cuts made since the start of 2025 to determine if those cuts have created gaps in skills or readiness.

Who is responsible for the assessment?

The Secretary of Defense is responsible for carrying out the assessment and submitting it to Congress.

When is the report due?

The report must be submitted no later than 90 days after the enactment of the Act.

Why It Matters

This amendment would require the Department of Defense to formally report on the operational consequences of civilian staff reductions, potentially influencing future hiring and retention policies for the agency's workforce.

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Related Legislation

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Senate Scheduling Update for S. 4784

The Senate has agreed to delay the vote on a cloture motion for S. 4784 until after the confirmation vote for the Schwartz nomination. This procedural

Discoveries

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Focus on Post-2025 Workforce Impacts

The amendment specifically targets civilian workforce reductions occurring since January 1, 2025, suggesting a legislative interest in the recent administrative changes within the Department of Defense.

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Connected Entities

organizationDepartment of Defense“The agency required to conduct the workforce assessment.”Map →

organizationCommittees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives“The congressional committees designated to receive the assessment.”Map →

organizationGovernment Publishing Office“Publisher of the Congressional Record.”Map →

personMr. Booker“U.S. Senator who submitted the amendment.”Map →

Sources

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www.govinfo.gov

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Proposed Assessment of Department of Defense Civilian Workforce Reductions