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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.

Legislation Seeks to Expand Parental Leave for Military Members

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMay 12, 2021 4:05 PM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
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Legislation has been introduced to greatly expand parental leave benefits for members of the military.

Legislation Reintroduced to Expand Whistleblower Protections for Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMay 5, 2021 9:45 AM | Updated: Mar 24, 2023 9:28 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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Legislation has been reintroduced to strengthen whistleblower protections for federal employees.

The Passage of Time is Killing Social Security

FedSmith.com author Brenton SmithBy Brenton SmithApr 30, 2021 8:57 AM | Updated: Apr 13, 2022 5:15 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment

The author says that Social Security heads further down the road of insolvency with the more time that passes without a viable fix from Washington.

Renewed Effort to Ban TikTok for Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApr 21, 2021 12:36 PM | Updated: Dec 11, 2022 10:52 AM Categories Federal Workforce News Leave a comment

Legislation has been reintroduced to ban federal employees from using TikTok. Just how unsafe is this application?

Proposed Expansion of Paid Leave for Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApr 17, 2021 9:21 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
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New legislation would provide federal employees with an additional 12 weeks of paid leave to use in certain circumstances.

WEP Reform Legislation Reintroduced

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithApr 5, 2021 11:00 AM | Updated: Mar 24, 2023 9:33 AM Categories Retirement Leave a comment
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Legislation has been reintroduced to boost the retirement benefits of some federal retirees.

Social Divesting Proposal Threatens to Gut Some TSP Funds

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMar 31, 2021 4:18 PM | Updated: May 23, 2021 11:43 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
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From two sources, the TSP is being asked to dump fossil fuels from TSP funds. Could the president issue an Order that would hold up in court?

Bill Would Rescind New Emergency Paid Leave Benefit

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithMar 23, 2021 9:30 AM Categories Pay & Benefits Leave a comment
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New legislation has been introduced to rescind some of the spending provisions in the new COVID-19 stimulus bill.

“Do Your Job Act” and Federal Employees

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMar 18, 2021 11:14 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

A bill has been introduced in the House to prevent federal employees from working to support unions while receiving their full federal salary and benefits.

Bill Seeks to Award Retirement Benefits to Air America Employees

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMar 13, 2021 12:18 PM Categories Retirement Leave a comment
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Contractors or employees? Bills have been introduced to provide federal employee retirement benefits to former employees of a covert military organization.

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April 24, 2026

Fund Last % YTD
G Fund $19.8489 +0.01% +1.33%
F Fund $21.0225 +0.14% +0.67%
C Fund $115.0442 +0.80% +5.05%
S Fund $108.7748 +0.15% +8.33%
I Fund $61.2102 +0.63% +10.30%
L Income $30.1251 +0.20% +3.02%
L 2030 $60.7955 +0.38% +4.64%
L 2035 $18.6172 +0.44% +5.31%
L 2040 $71.6136 +0.48% +5.65%
L 2045 $19.8702 +0.51% +5.94%
L 2050 $44.1426 +0.55% +6.24%
L 2055 $22.9924 +0.65% +7.29%
L 2060 $22.9897 +0.65% +7.29%
L 2065 $22.9869 +0.65% +7.29%
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L 2075 $11.9006 +0.65% +7.29%
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