President Trump has issued an executive order creating a new classification of federal employees, known as Schedule G, to ensure key policy roles within the federal government are staffed by individuals who support the administration’s priorities.
Schedule G applies to employees who play a role in shaping or advocating federal policy, such as those involved in regulations, guidance, or high-level decision-making. Under the order, agencies will identify which positions fall into this category and report those roles to the Office of Personnel Management.
Once classified under Schedule G, these positions will shift out of the traditional civil service system. Employees in these roles will serve at the discretion of the administration and are expected to step down at the end of the president’s term unless reappointed.
The White House says the move is designed to increase accountability and ensure that those in influential roles are aligned with the vision of the elected president, helping to restore trust in how the executive branch operates.
