11 Aug 2025
📉Impact of the Sunset of the Pathways Management Fellows Program
Sunset of the Pathways Presidential Management Fellows Program
Summary
As directed by the Executive Order "Commencing the Reduction of the Federal Bureaucracy" issued February 19, 2025, the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is rescinding the regulations on the Pathways Presidential Management Fellows Program and making conforming amendments.
Agencies
- Personnel Management Office
Business Impact
$$$ - High
The sunset of the Pathways Presidential Management Fellows Program will affect federal agencies' recruitment strategies, decreasing costs associated with managing the program. Agencies can leverage existing authorities for recruiting instead, leading to significant savings (roughly $3.6 million annually). This regulation also impacts employment practices in federal agencies, offering insights into shifting labor market trends.