EPA slashes research office, lays off staffers

Published July 18, 2025 5:05pm ET



The Environmental Protection Agency has confirmed plans to downsize its workforce, with the latest round of layoffs hitting the agency’s research office. 

The EPA announced Friday afternoon that it was imposing a reduction in force as part of its recent restructuring efforts to consolidate the agency and reduce federal spending. 

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