SHOW UP Act of 2025
SHOW UP Act of 2025
Plain Language Summary
# SHOW UP Act of 2025 - Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** The SHOW UP Act would require federal government agencies to return to their remote work policies from December 31, 2019—essentially rolling back any expanded telework (work-from-home) arrangements made since then. Going forward, agencies could only expand telework policies if the Office of Personnel Management approves them and certifies that these policies would benefit the agency's mission and reduce costs. The bill applies to most federal agencies, excluding the Government Accountability Office. **Who It Affects:** This bill would directly impact federal employees who currently work remotely or have flexible work arrangements. It could affect millions of government workers across various agencies.
Indirectly, it may influence federal contractors, employees who commute to federal offices, and communities around federal buildings. **Current Status:** The bill was introduced by Rep. James Comer (R-KY) in the 119th Congress and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House. The bill's stated purpose is to address concerns about productivity and operational costs associated with remote work policies adopted during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.
CRS Official Summary
Stopping Home Office Work's Unproductive Problems Act of 2025 or the SHOW UP Act of 2025This bill requires each executive agency (other than the Government Accountability Office) to establish as its current policies the telework policies that were in place on December 31, 2019. Agencies may not implement expanded telework policies unless the Office of Personnel Management certifies that such policies, among other requirements, will have a positive effect on the agency's mission and operational costs.
Latest Action
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.