Federal · 119th Congress
MERIT Act
Policy areaGovernment Operations and Politics
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Cosponsors108
Eleanor Holmes NortonDU.S. Representative · At-Large · DC
Alma S. AdamsDU.S. Representative · 12th District · NC
Yassamin AnsariDU.S. Representative · 3rd District · AZ
Nanette Diaz BarragánDU.S. Representative · 44th District · CA
Wesley BellDU.S. Representative · 1st District · MO
Donald S. Beyer, Jr.DU.S. Representative · 8th District · VA
Sanford D. Bishop, Jr.DU.S. Representative · 2nd District · GA
Suzanne BonamiciDU.S. Representative · 1st District · OR
Shontel M. BrownDU.S. Representative · 11th District · OH
André CarsonDU.S. Representative · 7th District · IN
Troy A. CarterDU.S. Representative · 2nd District · LA
Sheila Cherfilus-McCormickDU.S. Representative · 20th District · FL12 of 108
Other titles3
To require the reinstatement of recently terminated probationary Federal employees, and for other purposes.Official Title as Introduced
MERIT ActShort Title(s) as Introduced
Model Employee Reinstatement for Ill-advised Termination ActShort Title(s) as Introduced
Legislative history3
Mar 4, 2025
HouseReferred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Mar 4, 2025
HouseReferred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Mar 4, 2025
IntroducedIntroduced in House