Executive OrderGovernment Reform

Schedule F Reclassification of Federal Employees

Reclassifies tens of thousands of federal employees from career civil service to at-will 'Schedule F' (now 'Schedule Policy/Career') positions, stripping job protections and enabling political loyalty tests. Fulfills the vision articulated by Vance in 2021 to 'fire every single midlevel bureaucrat.'

Pending Litigation

Details

Reclassifies tens of thousands of federal employees from career civil service to at-will 'Schedule F' (now 'Schedule Policy/Career') positions, stripping job protections and enabling political loyalty tests. Fulfills the vision articulated by Vance in 2021 to 'fire every single midlevel bureaucrat.'

Date Issued

2025-01-20

Type

Executive Order

Legal & Institutional Responses (1)

AFGE & AFSCME v. OPM — Schedule F Challenge

Multiple unions filed lawsuits challenging the Schedule F final rule. AFGE, AFSCME, NARFE, and Democracy Forward/PEER all have pending cases. A preliminary injunction reinstated collective bargaining rights. Summary judgment motions pending. The final rule takes effect March 8, 2026, and would affect 50,000+ employees.

Preliminary Injunction
Federal Lawsuit
U.S. District Court, District of Columbia
2025-02-03

Affected Agencies

  • Office of Personnel Management

Related Risk Areas

Democratic Institutions
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