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BillHR 9103 · 119

Merit Restoration Act

Introduced
Jun 2, 2026
Cosponsors
9
Traction
0
Last Action
Jun 2, 2026

Bill Summary

Restores merit-based evaluation systems for federal employees, requiring their performance to be assessed based on individual achievement. Repeals existing laws that prioritize seniority and other factors over merit.

Sponsored By

Ralph Norman
Republican · South Carolina · House

Bill Journey

  1. Jun 2, 2026
  2. Jun 2, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  3. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  4. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  5. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects federal employees, potentially changing how their job performance is evaluated and rewarded. It could impact their career advancement and compensation, as merit-based systems may lead to more varied outcomes compared to seniority-based systems.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
1backer
  • Republican1
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary Topic
CommitteeCommittee on Science
IntroducedJun 2, 2026
Last UpdatedJun 2, 2026
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.