Senate Simple Resolution 51
115th Congress(2017-2018)
A resolution recognizing the contributions of Federal employees and pledging to oppose efforts to reduce Federal workforce pay and benefits, eliminate civil service employment protections, undermine collective bargaining, and increase the use of non-Federal contractors for inherently governmental activities.
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Feb 6, 2017
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Simple Resolution
Simple Resolution
A form of legislative measure introduced and potentially acted upon by only one congressional chamber and used for the regulation of business only within the chamber of origin. Depending on the chamber of origin, they begin with a designation of either H.Res. or S.Res. Joint resolutions and concurrent resolutions are other types of resolutions.
Bill Number
51
Congress
115
Policy Area
Government Operations and Politics
Government Operations and Politics
Primary focus of measure is government administration, including agency organization, contracting, facilities and property, information management and services; rulemaking and administrative law; elections and political activities; government employees and officials; Presidents; ethics and public participation; postal service. Measures concerning agency appropriations and the budget process may fall under Economics and Public Finance policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Declares that the Senate will deny the passage of any legislation, and challenge any action of the executive branch, that:
- erodes fair compensation for federal employees,
- undermines the value of federal employee retirement programs,
- diminishes the ability of federal employee unions to effectively represent and protect the rights of employees,
- reduces fundamental protections for civil servants, or
- increases the use of nongovernmental contractors to perform inherently governmental functions.
February 6, 2017
02/06/2017
Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S750-751)
02/06/2017
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:35:49 PM