Since January 20, President Donald Trump and advisors like Elon Musk have taken aggressive, sweeping actions to attack the federal workforce and IT systems, which harms every American who counts on Social Security, Medicare, veterans’ benefits, and other critical federal services, and threatens their privacy.
I am committed to a strong and nonpartisan civil service that can deliver for the American people. I oppose Trump’s actions to purge the civil workforce and try to force dedicated public servants to resign. I remain concerned that the proposed “deferred resignation” is a dubious tactic meant to dismantle the federal government.
As you navigate this challenging time in federal employment, you may wish to contact your union or HR representatives for more information.
If you are a government employee with information related to the politicization of the federal workforce, the firing of civil servants, and waste, fraud, or abuse of taxpayer dollars, you may reach out anonymously to the Democrats on the House Oversight Committee.
Resources
You can review your employment rights under federal law here.
Federal agencies are required by law to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees with disabilities. Learn more here.
To understand whistleblower protections and accompanying resources, click here.
To understand prohibited personnel practices, including the right to appeal, visit here.
For a basic primer on civil service law, click here.
As always, please remember that my office is here to help. If you or a loved one need assistance, please don't hesitate to call us at (425) 485-0085 or visit this page.
