Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick Introduces Bill to Stop Mass Federal Layoffs: “You Don’t Balance Budgets by Destroying Families”

Image October 9, 2025 Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) led a group of Democratic colleagues in introducing the Stop Stealing Our Jobs Act, to fight back against the Trump administration’s plan to use a government shutdown as pretext to fire large numbers of federal employees. The legislation affirms that neither the president nor the Head of an Executive agency may remove any employee, including as part of a reduction in force. “Federal employees are dedicated public servants who ensure seniors and veterans receive the benefits and healthcare they deserve, keep our communities safe and healthy, and manage programs that help lower costs for working families. “They’re the heartbeat of our government and the backbone of our nation.” said Congresswoman Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL). “Using a government shutdown to fire hardworking federal workers is unprecedented and cruel. Mass layoffs would devastate the economy and drive-up costs for families in Florida and across the country. To the over 7,000 federal workers in Florida’s 20 th Congressional District, I will not let shutdown politics rip away your paycheck and food from your table. I will continue fighting tooth and nail for a government that puts hardworking Americans first.” Congresswoman Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) was joined in introducing the bill by Representatives Wesley Bell (D-MO), Nanette Barragán (D-CA), Jonathan Jackson (D-IL), Greg Landsman (D-OH), Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Brad Sherman (D-CA), Shri Thanedar (D-MI), and Dina Titus (D-NV). The full text of the Stop Stealing Our Jobs Act can be found here . ### Issues : Congress Economy