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More than 500 former PMFs urge revival of federal leadership program
EXCLUSIVE
CONGRESS
More than 500 former PMFs urge revival of federal leadership program
The fellows called Trump’s dismantling of the PMF program “short-sighted.” They’re urging the passage of the TALENTS Act to reinstate and codify it.
Drew Friedman@dfriedmanWFED
July 11, 2025 5:46 pm
5 min read
Hundreds of former Presidential Management Fellows are urging Congress to reinstate the now-defunct PMF program, previously one of the government’s key channels for recruiting and developing the next generation of federal leaders.
In response to President Donald Trump’s elimination of the PMF program earlier this year, over 500 program alumni signed a letter sent to Congress on Friday, calling for the passage of the TALENTS Act. The bill, introduced by Sens. Andy Kim (D-N.J.) and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) in May, would both restore and codify the PMF program, in effect preventing any presidential action from removing it in the future.
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CONGRESS
More than 500 former PMFs urge revival of federal leadership program
The fellows called Trump’s dismantling of the PMF program “short-sighted.” They’re urging the passage of the TALENTS Act to reinstate and codify it.
Drew Friedman@dfriedmanWFED
July 11, 2025 5:46 pm
5 min read
Hundreds of former Presidential Management Fellows are urging Congress to reinstate the now-defunct PMF program, previously one of the government’s key channels for recruiting and developing the next generation of federal leaders.
In response to President Donald Trump’s elimination of the PMF program earlier this year, over 500 program alumni signed a letter sent to Congress on Friday, calling for the passage of the TALENTS Act. The bill, introduced by Sens. Andy Kim (D-N.J.) and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) in May, would both restore and codify the PMF program, in effect preventing any presidential action from removing it in the future.
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