Creating Schedule G in the Excepted Service

What it means

Creates a new category of federal jobs called Schedule G for policy-making positions that change with each administration. Specifically targets Department of Veterans Affairs, allowing the Secretary to appoint individuals who align with presidential policies without considering political affiliation.

Expected impact

• Increases presidential influence over federal workforce by creating more politically-appointed positions
• Provides greater flexibility in staffing policy-related roles at the Department of Veterans Affairs
• May face legal challenges as critics could view this as an attempt to replace career civil servants with political appointees
• Could result in staffing changes across federal agencies as positions are reclassified under the new schedule