Capitol Correspondence - 07.15.25

White House Imposes Temporary Federal Hiring Freeze, Ties Any New Hires to OPM’s “Merit Hiring Plan”

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President Donald Trump issued a presidential memorandum titled “Ensuring Accountability and Prioritizing Public Safety in Federal Hiring.” Effective immediately, the directive forbids executive-branch agencies from filling vacant civilian positions or creating new ones until October 15, 2025.

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