S.357

Federal Freeze Act restricts federal agencies from increasing employee numbers and salaries for one year.

The Federal Freeze Act imposes a one-year freeze on federal agencies' hiring and salary increases. Specifically, federal agencies cannot increase their employee numbers beyond a baseline set at the act's enactment unless the appointment serves law enforcement, public safety, or national security interests, or is essential for responding to a declared emergency. Additionally, the annual rate of basic pay for employees cannot be increased during this period.