[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 34 (Thursday, February 20, 2025)]
[Senate]
[Page S1183]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]

  SA 369. Mr. KAINE submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by 
him to the concurrent resolution S. Con. Res. 7, setting forth the 
congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 
2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal 
years 2026 through 2034; which was ordered to lie on the table; as 
follows:

       At the appropriate place, insert the following:

     SEC. __. CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE REPORT ON THE ECONOMIC, 
                   FISCAL, AND OPERATIONAL EFFECTS OF MASS 
                   LAYOFFS, FIRINGS, OR INVOLUNTARY SEPARATIONS OF 
                   FEDERAL EMPLOYEES WHO ARE ALSO VETERANS.

       (a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of 
     the adoption of this resolution, the Director of the 
     Congressional Budget Office shall submit to Congress a report 
     analyzing the short- and long-term effects of mass layoffs, 
     firings, or involuntary separations of Federal employees who 
     are veterans.
       (b) Elements.--The report required by subsection (a) shall 
     include the following:
       (1) A description of the effects on Federal spending, 
     unemployment rates, and gross domestic product.
       (2) A description of the implications for veterans' 
     benefits, workforce training programs, and social safety net 
     costs.
       (3) A description of the impact on agency efficiency, 
     mission readiness, and the loss of institutional knowledge.
       (4) A description of trends in veterans' reintegration into 
     the workforce and barriers to reemployment following 
     separation.
       (5) An analysis of how reductions in veteran employment 
     within Federal agencies could affect agencies critical to 
     national security, defense, and public safety.
       (6) Historical data on past reductions in force affecting 
     veterans, comparisons to private-sector trends, and policy 
     recommendations to mitigate negative effects.
       (c) Public Availability.--Upon submission of the report 
     required by subsection (a) to Congress, the Director shall 
     make the report publicly available on the website of the 
     Congressional Budget Office, except for any classified or 
     sensitive information.
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