Extends the probationary period for most new federal civil service appointments to two years, and requires an agency to certify that an employee's continued service advances the public interest or the employee is terminated when the period ends.

• Sets a two-year probationary period for most initial competitive service appointments, and one year for preference eligibles.
• Establishes a two-year trial period for new excepted service appointments, and one year for preference eligibles.
• Raises the continuous service threshold for most non-preference-eligible employees to two years for certain adverse action protections.
• Takes effect one year after enactment, and directs the Office of Personnel Management to issue implementing regulations within 180 days.

• Oversight and Government Reform Committee (House)

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