Legislation Would Make It Easier to Fire Federal Employees
Recently introduced legislation would make it easier to fire federal employees for performance reasons by making them at-will employees.
Proposed Legislation
Stay informed on proposed federal legislation that could impact federal employees and retirees. Explore updates on newly introduced Congressional bills, workforce policy proposals, retirement and benefits legislation, pay and leave reforms, and agency‑specific measures under consideration in Congress. Find clear summaries, analysis, and tracking of bills that may affect FERS, CSRS, FEHB, TSP, pay raises, labor relations, and other key aspects of federal employment. Keep up with the latest developments as lawmakers debate changes that shape the federal workforce.
Fear and Loathing Over Schedule F and 50,000 Federal Jobs
Schedule F was introduced in 2020 and is still making headlines. Here is a quick summary of why it is important.
Should Federal Agencies Go Vegetarian?
A group of House lawmakers want all federal facilities to be “strongly encouraged” by the White House to start serving vegetarian food options.
Legislation Reintroduced to Expand Telework
Legislation has been reintroduced to permanently expand telework in the federal government.
Congressman Wants to Ban ESG Investments in TSP
Recently introduced legislation would prohibit the TSP from investing in environmental, social and governance (ESG) investments.
Bill Seeks to Raise Annual COLA for Some Retired Federal Employees
Companion legislation has been introduced in the Senate to give federal retirees under both FERS and CSRS the same annual COLA amounts.
Will You Be Required to Use the Roth TSP?
The author discusses a proposed change to TSP contributions under “SECURE Act 2.0” and a strategy he advises impacted federal employees to consider.
SHOW UP Act Would Block Expanded Telework for Federal Employees
Recently introduced legislation would put the brakes on the Biden administration’s effort to permanently expand telework for federal employees.
“SECURE Act 2.0” Would Make Tax Changes in 2022 and Beyond
A bill dubbed “SECURE Act 2.0” is moving through Congress. How would it impact the finances of federal employees?
More Lawmakers Move to Stop Government From Tracking Federal Employees’ Personal Religious Data
Another bill would stop federal agencies from storing and sharing the personal info of federal employees seeking religious exemptions to the vaccine mandate.
