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2024 is a National Election Year: Time to Bring Out the Hatch Act

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithDec 4, 2023 11:20 AM | Updated: Jun 9, 2025 7:41 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
Wooden judge's gavel on a grey wooden surface with the words 'The Hatch Act' written on a teal chalkboard behind it

With the upcoming 2024 elections, political passions will be running high and Hatch Act allegations about federal employees will be publicized. This may be the first round.

TSP and Investing in Companies Supporting Chinese Communist Party

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMay 22, 2023 10:50 AM | Updated: Aug 1, 2023 2:24 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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Senator Marco Rubio has introduced legislation to restrict investing TSP money into companies with links to China due to national security concerns.

Bill Would Restrict TSP Investments and Voting Rights in Chinese Military Companies

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithFeb 6, 2023 6:44 AM | Updated: Aug 1, 2023 2:26 PM Categories Current Events Leave a comment
$100 bill rolled up to show the face of Benjamin Franklin and sitting up right vertically pictured right beside a Chinese Yuan rolled up; both bills are sitting on top of USA and China flags

A bill called the TSP Fiduciary Security Act would require TSP to restrict investments and voting rights to protect national security.

TSP Investments in China: No TSP for the CCP?

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithAug 11, 2022 11:53 AM | Updated: Aug 1, 2023 2:27 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

Chinese investments through the TSP mutual fund window are creating political controversy and national security concerns.

Rubio Says OPM Sick Leave Policy for Medical Travel May Violate Hyde Amendment

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJul 8, 2022 9:55 AM | Updated: Jun 9, 2025 1:23 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) says that OPM’s sick leave policy allowing federal employees to travel out of state for medical care may violate the Hyde amendment.

Four TSP Board Nominees Confirmed: Nominee for Controversial FRTIB Chair Not Approved

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJun 11, 2022 10:18 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

Four nominees have been confirmed for the FRTIB, the TSP’s governing board. Confirmation moved quickly after Senator Marco Rubio removed a hold on the nominations.

Hold On FRTIB Nominees Released After Commitment Letter On Chinese Investments

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJun 2, 2022 8:03 PM | Updated: Jun 9, 2025 7:43 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

A hold placed on nominees to the FRTIB has been released by Senator Marco Rubio after a commitment was made not to invest in certain Chinese companies.

Senators Seek to Cancel TSP Mutual Fund Window

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMay 25, 2022 5:24 PM | Updated: Jan 14, 2025 9:03 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
Face of a United States $100 bill next to the Chinese Yuan

Six Senators want to stop implementation of the TSP mutual fund window over a national security threat they say it poses from investments in Chinese companies.

Possibility of TSP Investments in China Results in Hold on FRTIB Nominees

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithApr 7, 2022 2:03 PM | Updated: Aug 30, 2022 3:35 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
$100 bill rolled up to show the face of Benjamin Franklin and sitting up right vertically pictured right beside a Chinese Yuan rolled up; both bills are sitting on top of USA and China flags

Concern over TSP investments in China have led to a hold in the Senate on voting to confirm nominees to the FRTIB.

Turning Social Security Into Welfare

FedSmith.com author Brenton SmithBy Brenton SmithDec 8, 2017 3:35 PM | Updated: Dec 16, 2017 5:09 PM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) shared his ideas on Social Security in a recent interview. The author says they would ultimately turn it into a welfare program.

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July 9, 2025

Fund Last % YTD
G Fund $19.1915 +0.01% +2.33%
F Fund $20.1827 +0.38% +3.62%
C Fund $99.6266 +0.61% +7.21%
S Fund $94.3664 +0.86% +4.68%
I Fund $49.9550 +0.52% +19.24%
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L 2035 $16.4717 +0.43% +8.33%
L 2040 $62.8845 +0.46% +8.83%
L 2045 $17.3360 +0.50% +9.25%
L 2050 $38.2673 +0.52% +9.66%
L 2055 $19.5094 +0.60% +10.96%
L 2060 $19.5070 +0.60% +10.96%
L 2065 $19.5046 +0.60% +10.96%
L 2070 $11.5600 +0.60% +10.97%
L 2075 $10.0977 +0.60% %
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