RETURN Act of 2023

S 807 (RETURN Act of 2023) requires federal agencies to submit plans within 30 days of enactment to resume in-person operations, directly affecting federal employees and agencies. Key provisions mandate agencies to establish policies on permanent remote work, require employees handling sensitive government documents to return to physical offices, track remote work productivity, and create contingency plans for public health emergencies. The bill also obligates agencies to modify labor agreements conflicting with these plans and report underused office leases to the GSA. These changes aim to shift federal operations toward in-person work while maintaining essential services and data security protocols.