II 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 2581 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 21, 2018 Mrs. Ernst introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs A BILL To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide for a 2-year prohibition on employment in a career civil service position for any former political appointee, and for other purposes.