Hoyer Statement on the Trump Administration's Plans to Reduce the Federal Civilian Workforce

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement today after the Trump Administration released a plan to reform federal agencies, which includes steps to severely reduce the federal civilian workforce.

"I am encouraged that the Trump Administration has lifted a hiring freeze on federal workers, a policy that harmed Americans across the country in a number of ways, including by increasing the backlog at the Veterans Administration, creating delays in the processing of Social Security checks, and delaying drug approvals at the Food and Drug Administration. However, I am extremely concerned by the actions announced by the White House today which show they are continuing to target the federal civilian workforce. Forcing federal agencies to conform to the President's dangerous budget proposal - a budget that is not supported by Republicans or Democrats and will not be enacted - is deeply troubling. 

"As someone who represents more than 62,000 outstanding federal employees, I remain strongly opposed to any effort to reduce our nation's deficit on the backs of hardworking middle-class families. I will continue to advocate for our federal employees while supporting policies that reduce waste and streamline our government."