Saving NOAA’s Workforce Act

This bill prevents the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) from implementing layoffs until full funding for its 2026 budget is secured. It bans reductions in force under specific federal personnel rules until Congress enacts the full fiscal year 2026 appropriations. The law directly affects all NOAA employees covered by those federal personnel provisions. The key mechanism is a mandatory funding deadline (2026 budget enactment) that triggers the layoff moratorium, ensuring workforce stability during budget negotiations.