--- title: SR 441. Federal Workers; action to attract to Georgia and encourage federal investment in the state; urge collection: bills id: 2025-2026/sr441 cite_as: SR 441, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr441 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr441.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr441/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71548 date: 2025-03-25 status: introduced corpus_version: bills-2026-08-28 license: Public record of the Georgia General Assembly, via LegiScan; see about.md publisher: Georgia Commons, an independent project of Georgia Civic Data. Not the State of Georgia. Not legal advice. up: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026.md previous: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr440.md next: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr442.md index: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/index.md omitted: votes and history omitted_chars: 95 omitted_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr441.md?full=1 bill_number: SR 441 session: 2025-2026 Regular Session session_slug: 2025-2026 chamber: Senate bill_type: resolution status_date: 2025-03-21 last_action: Senate Read and Referred sponsors: - Sonya Halpern - Harold Jones - Kim Jackson - Derek Mallow - Nan Orrock - Gail Davenport - Elena Parent - Randal Mangham - Nikki Merritt - Sally Harrell - Josh McLaurin text_version: Introduced has_text: true legiscan_url: https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR441/2025 upstream_id: 2012796 summaries_model: claude-sonnet-5 topic_tags: - federal workers - economic development - workforce recruitment - Georgia state government - CDC --- # SR 441. Federal Workers; action to attract to Georgia and encourage federal investment in the state; urge ## Text 25 LC 112 3381 Senate Resolution 441 By: Senators Halpern of the 39th, Jones II of the 22nd, Jackson of the 41st, Mallow of the 2nd, Orrock of the 36th and others A RESOLUTION Urging action to attract displaced federal workers to Georgia a nd to encourage federal1 investment in the state; and for other purposes.2 WHEREAS, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has been headquartered3 in Atlanta since 1946, contributing to Georgia's role as a hub for public health and federal4 operations; and5 WHEREAS, the presence of the CDC, along with various other federal offices in Georgia,6 has led to a highly skilled federal workforce within the state; and7 WHEREAS, shifts in federal employment policies have resulted in changes to workforce8 distribution and agency operations across the country; and9 WHEREAS, some federal agencies are exploring opportunities to relocate or establish offices10 in different regions; and11 WHEREAS, Atlanta, as the capital of Georgia and a major economic and cultural center of12 the South, is well-positioned to serve as a strategic location for federal investment and13 workforce expansion; and14 S. R. 441 - 1 - 25 LC 112 3381 WHEREAS, Georgia seeks to strengthen its role as a national leader in innovation, economic15 development, and workforce growth; and16 WHEREAS, attracting skilled federal employees to Georgia would benefit the state's17 workforce and economy while providing new opportunities for tho se affected by federal18 employment changes.19 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body20 urge all state departments, agencies, boards, and other instrumentalities to explore strategies21 to attract displaced federal employees to Georgia's workforce.22 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of this body encourage legislative action23 to support and incentivize employment opportunities for displaced federal workers in both24 public and private sectors within the state.25 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed26 to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the Governor, heads27 of state departments and agencies, and the public.28 S. R. 441 - 2 - ## Summaries written by Georgia Commons The following was written by claude-sonnet-5 from the text above and is not part of the resolution. Quote the text, not the summary. A Georgia Senate resolution urges state agencies and lawmakers to attract federal employees displaced by workforce changes to jobs in Georgia, citing Atlanta's role as home to the CDC. ### Plain-language summary This resolution does not change any Georgia law. It is a statement from the Senate expressing support for bringing federal workers who have lost or may lose their jobs due to shifts in federal employment policy to Georgia. The resolution points to Atlanta's long history as headquarters for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) since 1946 and Georgia's position as an economic and cultural center of the South. The resolution asks all state departments, agencies, and boards to look for ways to recruit displaced federal employees into Georgia's workforce. It also encourages the General Assembly to consider future legislation that would support or incentivize hiring these workers in public and private sector jobs. Finally, it directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies to the Governor and state agency heads. ### What it does - Urges all state departments, agencies, boards, and other instrumentalities to explore strategies for attracting displaced federal employees to Georgia's workforce. - Encourages future legislative action to support and incentivize employment for displaced federal workers in both public and private sector jobs in Georgia. - Directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to the Governor, state agency heads, and the public. - Does not create any new program, funding, or legal requirement; it only expresses the Senate's position and urges further action. ### Who it affects Federal employees who have been or may be displaced from their jobs, state agencies and departments that may be asked to develop recruitment strategies, and Georgia lawmakers who may later consider related legislation. ### Why it matters Because this is a resolution rather than a law, it does not immediately change hiring practices or create jobs. It signals the Senate's interest in positioning Georgia to recruit displaced federal workers, which could influence future legislation or agency initiatives. ### Key provisions - The whereas clauses describe Atlanta's history as CDC headquarters since 1946 and Georgia's position as a hub for federal operations and economic growth. - The first resolved clause urges state departments, agencies, and boards to explore strategies to attract displaced federal employees to Georgia. - The second resolved clause encourages legislative action to support and incentivize employment opportunities for these workers in public and private sectors. - The final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to the Governor, agency heads, and the public. ## Status - Status: Introduced (2025-03-21) - Last action: Senate Read and Referred (2025-03-25) - Sponsors: Sonya Halpern, Harold Jones, Kim Jackson, Derek Mallow, Nan Orrock, Gail Davenport, Elena Parent, Randal Mangham, Nikki Merritt, Sally Harrell, Josh McLaurin - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71548 > The history, votes, and amendments (95 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr441.md?full=1