United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee 4 R cosponsors

S 2953 — Dismantling Double Dippers Act of 2025

Last action — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced September 30, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Prognosis

Stalled 22% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 4 sponsors

    1 primary, 3 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (4 R).

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Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill adds accountability measures for dual pay and dual employment for federal employees by introducing new prohibitions and audit requirements.

  • 5 U.S.C. § 5533

    (f)(1) Except as otherwise explicitly provided, an individual may not, while serving as an officer or employee of the United States, directly or indirectly-- (A) hold or perform the duties of more than 1 position in the civil service at the same time; (B) enter into or apply for a contract for the procurement of property or services with any department or agency or instrumentality of the United States; or (C) receive compensation or any other financial benefit under a contract with any department, agency, or instrumentality of the United States.

    This establishes new restrictions on federal employees concerning dual employment and contracts.

  • 5 U.S.C. § 5533

    (2) Any individual who knowingly violates this subsection shall-- (A) repay all amounts received in violation of this section, with interest, as determined by the applicable agency; and (B) be referred to the Department of Justice for investigation, and, as appropriate, criminal prosecution.

    Adds penalties for individuals who violate the new dual employment prohibitions.

  • 5 U.S.C. § 5533

    (3) Each agency shall notify the inspector general of the agency or the Inspector General of the Office of Personnel Management of any suspected violation of this section.

    Mandates reporting suspected violations to the relevant Inspector General.

  • 5 U.S.C. § 5533

    (g)(1) The Inspector General of the Office of Personnel Management shall annually audit personnel and payroll records to identify violations of this section during the preceding year and submit to Congress, the heads of each agency, and the inspectors general of each agency a report on the audit.

    Requires annual audits by the Inspector General to ensure compliance with the new provisions.

  • 5 U.S.C. § 5533

    (2) Each audit required under paragraph (1) shall-- (A) cross-reference payroll records, time and attendance records, the Office of Personnel Management Enterprise Human Resources Integration System (or any successor system), and other employment verification sources, including Internal Revenue Service data; (B) include a risk-based review of telework and contractor positions where overlapping employment may be concealed; and (C) quantify instances of violations of this section, the amounts recovered, and any disciplinary or enforcement actions taken.

    Specifies the scope and requirements of the audits to enhance oversight and identify potential violations.

Action History

  1. Introduced in Senate

  2. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 543 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (543)

543 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors S 2953?
S 2953 is sponsored by Ernst, Joni (Republican), Risch, James E. (Republican), Scott, Rick (Republican), and Kennedy, John (Republican).
What is the current status of S 2953?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced September 30, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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