S.354 - Stopping Home Office Work’s Unproductive Problems Act of 2025; SHOW UP Act of 2025 (119th Congress)
Summary
The SHOW UP Act of 2025, or S.354, mandates that Executive agencies submit a study to Congress regarding the impacts of expanded telework during the COVID-19 pandemic. It also requires agencies to create a plan for future telework and remote work policies. The bill aims to reinstate pre-pandemic telework policies and levels until Congress receives the study, plan, and certification.
Expected Effects
This bill could lead to a reduction in telework for federal employees, potentially impacting agency operations and employee work-life balance. It could also lead to cost savings for agencies through reduced real estate expenses and locality pay adjustments. The requirement for a study and plan introduces a period of evaluation and potential restructuring of telework policies.
Potential Benefits
- Potential cost savings for taxpayers through reduced office space and adjusted locality pay.
- Improved performance of agency missions if the study identifies and addresses negative impacts of telework.
- Enhanced security of agency data and networks by ensuring adequate resources for teleworking employees.
- Increased dispersal of agency personnel throughout the United States, potentially benefiting local economies.
- A return to more predictable and established work routines for federal employees.
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Potential Disadvantages
- Potential disruption to federal employees' work arrangements and reduced work-life balance.
- Possible decrease in employee morale and productivity if telework options are limited.
- Increased commuting costs and time for employees required to return to the office.
- Potential loss of talent if employees seek telework opportunities in the private sector.
- The study and plan requirements could create bureaucratic delays and inefficiencies.
Most Disadvantaged Areas:
Constitutional Alignment
The bill appears to align with the constitutional authority of Congress to oversee the Executive branch and appropriate funds. Article I, Section 8 grants Congress the power to make laws necessary and proper for carrying out its enumerated powers, which includes overseeing government operations. There are no apparent infringements on individual rights or liberties as defined in the Constitution or its amendments.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).