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More Federal Employees Awarded Bonuses After the Government Shutdown

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithNov 21, 2025 12:02 PM | Updated: Nov 29, 2025 2:46 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

Some FAA employees are getting bonuses for their work during the recent government shutdown.

Some TSA Agents Will Receive Bonuses After the Shutdown

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithNov 14, 2025 7:48 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
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DHS announced it will be paying bonuses to some TSA agents for outstanding service during the government shutdown.

Some Federal Employees Could Get Inflation Bonus in 2023

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJul 14, 2022 6:15 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

A draft bill in Congress is proposing paying some federal employees a 2023 inflation bonus to help offset rapidly rising inflation.

Renewed Effort to Pay Bonuses to Federal Employees Who Report Wasteful Spending

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithOct 28, 2019 12:44 PM | Updated: Nov 8, 2019 12:20 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) wants to pay bonuses to federal employees who report wasteful spending.

What Would be the Financial Impact of the Stop Improper Federal Bonuses Act?

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithAug 17, 2019 1:14 PM | Updated: Sep 4, 2019 2:01 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
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The CBO has weighed in on legislation that would ban federal agencies from paying bonuses to federal employees under certain conditions.

Stop Improper Federal Bonuses Act Advances in Senate

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJul 25, 2019 11:53 AM | Updated: Aug 6, 2019 4:38 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

Legislation that would ban bonuses for federal employees for conduct violations has moved forward in the Senate.

Bill Reintroduced to Ban Bonuses for Some Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJul 18, 2019 3:44 PM | Updated: Aug 1, 2019 4:47 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

Legislation has been reintroduced in the Senate that would ban bonuses from being paid to federal employees for conduct violations.

OPM Issues New Guidance for Bonuses in FY 2020

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJul 16, 2019 12:50 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
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OPM issued two memos with guidance on bonuses and performance standards in the upcoming fiscal year.

Should Federal Employees’ Bonuses and Pensions be Provided to the Public?

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMay 14, 2019 4:12 PM | Updated: May 24, 2019 4:48 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

One Congressman wants to make federal employees’ bonuses and pensions publicly available.

Border Patrol Agents Offered 5% Bonus to Stay with the Agency

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApr 25, 2019 4:42 AM | Updated: May 6, 2019 11:51 AM Categories Agency News, Pay & Benefits Leave a comment

CBP is offering Border Patrol agents a retention bonus in an effort to combat a shortage of manpower on the southern border.

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