Capping Appointed Positions Act

This bill, known as the Capping Appointed Positions Act, limits the total number of specific high-level roles in the federal executive branch to a maximum of 1,600 positions. It directly affects confidential or policy-determining jobs classified under Schedule C and Schedule G, which are typically filled by individuals appointed rather than hired through standard civil service procedures. The law sets a hard cap for fiscal year 2027 and every year after that, ensuring the combined total of these positions cannot exceed the specified limit. By restricting the quantity of these roles, the legislation aims to control the size of the appointed workforce within the government's executive agencies.