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119 · HR 5810 Federal Supervisor Education Act

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Federal Supervisor Education Act of 2025This bill expands the training requirements for federal government supervisors.Specifically, the head of each agency, in consultation with the Office of...
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House-cleared, low-cost federal workforce bill with bipartisan signals and a friendly Senate committee of jurisdiction. Most likely path is unanimous-consent passage or inclusion in the late‑January government funding vehicle; composite viability score: 4/5. [1]House Republican Cloakroom — Republican Cloakroom — Monday, Dec 15, 2025: Floor…[2]House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform — House Oversight Committee…[3]U.S. Senate — U.S. Senate — Party Division, 119th Congress[4]U.S. Senate HSGAC — Senate HSGAC — Paul & Peters announce 119th Congress subcom…[5]Congressional Research Service via Congress.gov — CRS Insight — Overview of Con…

4/5
Composite viability
43–0
House committee report vote
2/3 (suspension threshold) — passed by voice
House floor disposition
53R – 47 D/I
Senate control
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Published
16 Dec 2025
Updated
16 Dec 2025
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procedural-viability · civil-service · OPM
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Document 119‑H.R.‑5810 — Bottom Line

Composite viability score: 4/5. Rationale: cleared the House on suspension by voice, scored out of a productive House committee 43–0, maps to a cooperative Senate committee (HSGAC) and can hitch a ride on the next must‑pass funding vehicle before January 30, 2026. [1]House Republican Cloakroom — Republican Cloakroom — Monday, Dec 15, 2025: Floor…[6]Library of Congress — Congress.gov — H.R. 5810 actions (markup and 43–0 report)[4]U.S. Senate HSGAC — Senate HSGAC — Paul & Peters announce 119th Congress subcom…[5]Congressional Research Service via Congress.gov — CRS Insight — Overview of Con…

Composite viability
4/5
House committee report vote
43–0
House floor disposition
2/3 (suspension threshold) — passed by voice
Senate control
53R – 47 D/I
Next must‑pass deadline
2026Jan 30 (CR)
  • House status: Passed under suspension by voice on Dec 15, 2025; motion to reconsider laid on the table. [1]House Republican Cloakroom — Republican Cloakroom — Monday, Dec 15, 2025: Floor…
  • House committee: Reported 43–0 out of Oversight and Government Reform on Dec 2, 2025. [6]Library of Congress — Congress.gov — H.R. 5810 actions (markup and 43–0 report)
  • Senate landscape: GOP majority; HSGAC chaired by Sen. Rand Paul, with Federal Workforce subcommittee chaired by Sen. James Lankford — a natural landing spot. [3]U.S. Senate — U.S. Senate — Party Division, 119th Congress[4]U.S. Senate HSGAC — Senate HSGAC — Paul & Peters announce 119th Congress subcom…[7]U.S. Senate HSGAC — Senate HSGAC — Subcommittee memberships for the 119th Congr…
  • Calendar/vehicle: Current CR runs through Jan 30, 2026; this is the likeliest near‑term vehicle if not cleared by UC before then. [5]Congressional Research Service via Congress.gov — CRS Insight — Overview of Con…
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Procedural Viability Check — Factor‑by‑Factor

Factor Assessment Implications
Chamber of Origin House; cleared on suspension by voice Signals broad support; easy Senate take‑up if uncontroversial. [1]House Republican Cloakroom — Republican Cloakroom — Monday, Dec 15, 2025: Floor…
Vehicle Type Stand‑alone authorizing bill; fits clean HSGAC/“fed workforce” package Absent a package, can be appended to the Jan CR or move by UC.
Senate Threshold Ordinary bill (60‑vote world) but commonly moved by unanimous consent if no holds If even one hold emerges, floor time is unlikely in December; January UC or rider path is more realistic. Senate GOP maintains the filibuster. [3]U.S. Senate — U.S. Senate — Party Division, 119th Congress
Committee Path Senate HSGAC (Chair Paul; Ranking Peters). Subcommittee on Border Management, Federal Workforce & Regulatory Affairs (Chair Lankford) Ideological alignment with oversight/management reforms; committee is historically productive on management bills. [4]U.S. Senate HSGAC — Senate HSGAC — Paul & Peters announce 119th Congress subcom…[7]U.S. Senate HSGAC — Senate HSGAC — Subcommittee memberships for the 119th Congr…
Must‑Pass Potential Yes — attach to the late‑January funding vehicle if UC stalls CR through Jan 30, 2026 is the practical hook. [5]Congressional Research Service via Congress.gov — CRS Insight — Overview of Con…
Budget Scorekeeping Minimal/flexible costs; builds on existing 5 CFR 412 supervisory‑training regime; no obvious PAYGO hit Low CBO risk; OPM implementation already contemplated under existing training authorities. [8]U.S. Office of Personnel Management — OPM — Leadership Development (5 CFR 412 s…
Calendar Math Year‑end floor is crowded (NDAA, confirmations); House already acted; Senate can hotline in late Dec or slide to Jan If not cleared pre‑recess, staff should target UC in first Jan work period or inclusion in CR. [9]News result · turn 5 #13
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Power Dynamics and Timing

  • Leadership posture: House treated it as low‑friction (suspension). Senate GOP leadership runs a 53‑seat majority; no need to burn floor if cleared by UC. [1]House Republican Cloakroom — Republican Cloakroom — Monday, Dec 15, 2025: Floor…[3]U.S. Senate — U.S. Senate — Party Division, 119th Congress
  • Committee leverage: HSGAC chairs (Paul/Lankford) can package this with other workforce items; Peters likely to accommodate given House bipartisan posture. [4]U.S. Senate HSGAC — Senate HSGAC — Paul & Peters announce 119th Congress subcom…[7]U.S. Senate HSGAC — Senate HSGAC — Subcommittee memberships for the 119th Congr…
  • Executive branch alignment: OPM Director Scott Kupor is positioned to implement; administration messaging favors workforce “accountability” and training upgrades — reduces veto/implementation friction. [10]U.S. Office of Personnel Management — OPM — Director Scott Kupor (official bio)
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Most Likely Paths to Enactment (ordered)

  1. Hotline + unanimous consent in the Senate before adjournment; quick House concurrence if amended (unlikely).
  2. If UC stalls, fold into the Jan 30 CR or an accompanying managers’/anomalies package negotiated by leadership and HSGAC staff. [5]Congressional Research Service via Congress.gov — CRS Insight — Overview of Con…
  3. Standalone Senate markup in HSGAC early January, then UC on the floor; if amended, House can clear on suspension in one batch day. [4]U.S. Senate HSGAC — Senate HSGAC — Paul & Peters announce 119th Congress subcom…
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Bill Facts To Use In Member/Staff Outreach

  • House committee vote: 43–0 (Dec 2, 2025). [6]Library of Congress — Congress.gov — H.R. 5810 actions (markup and 43–0 report)
  • House floor: Passed by voice on suspension (Dec 15, 2025). [1]House Republican Cloakroom — Republican Cloakroom — Monday, Dec 15, 2025: Floor…
  • Senate jurisdiction: HSGAC; Federal Workforce subcommittee chaired by Sen. Lankford. [4]U.S. Senate HSGAC — Senate HSGAC — Paul & Peters announce 119th Congress subcom…[7]U.S. Senate HSGAC — Senate HSGAC — Subcommittee memberships for the 119th Congr…
  • Policy continuity: Builds on existing OPM supervisory‑training requirements (5 CFR 412); low scorekeeping risk. [8]U.S. Office of Personnel Management — OPM — Leadership Development (5 CFR 412 s…
  • Calendar hook: Current CR expires Jan 30, 2026. [5]Congressional Research Service via Congress.gov — CRS Insight — Overview of Con…
Sources cited
  1. [1] Republican Cloakroom — Monday, Dec 15, 2025: Floor summary (suspensions and outcomes) House Republican Cloakroom
  2. [2] House Oversight Committee press release: House passes workforce efficiency bills (incl. H.R. 5810) House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
  3. [3] U.S. Senate — Party Division, 119th Congress U.S. Senate
  4. [4] Senate HSGAC — Paul & Peters announce 119th Congress subcommittee chairs U.S. Senate HSGAC
  5. [5] CRS Insight — Overview of Continuing Appropriations for FY2026 (P.L. 119-37) Congressional Research Service via Congress.gov
  6. [6] Congress.gov — H.R. 5810 actions (markup and 43–0 report) Library of Congress
  7. [7] Senate HSGAC — Subcommittee memberships for the 119th Congress U.S. Senate HSGAC
  8. [8] OPM — Leadership Development (5 CFR 412 supervisory training) U.S. Office of Personnel Management
  9. [9] News result · turn 5 #13
  10. [10] OPM — Director Scott Kupor (official bio) U.S. Office of Personnel Management

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