Ensuring Continued Accountability in Federal Hiring (Executive Order)

Ensuring Continued Accountability in Federal Hiring (Executive Order)Date: October 15, 2025Purpose: Tighten control over federal hiring to maintain a reduced workforce while prioritizing critical missions (national security, immigration enforcement, public safety).Core policy: No vacant civilian position may be filled and no new position created unless compliant with this order or required by law.Key mechanisms:Exceptions: EOP; PAS roles; non-career SES; Schedule C/G; military; positions tied to immigration enforcement, national security, or public safety; temporary hiring under 5 U.S.C. 3161; additional discretionary exemptions by OPM and department heads.Safeguards and provisions: