Restoring Accountability to Policy-Influencing Positions Within the Federal Workforce

On January 20, 2025, President [Name not provided in the document] issued Executive Order 14171, reinstating and amending a previous policy to enhance accountability in policy-influencing positions within the federal workforce. This order revives the concept of creating a specific category for federal positions that have significant policy-making roles, now termed "Schedule Policy/Career," allowing for easier removal of employees who fail to implement administration policies effectively. The move, which revokes a 2021 executive order protecting federal workers, could face legal challenges and political pushback as it alters the employment security of many federal employees, potentially impacting the implementation of federal policies and the overall functioning of the federal workforce.