COVID Stimulus Bill Includes 15 Weeks of Paid Leave for Federal Employees
Tucked inside of the new $1.9 trillion COVID relief package is a unique benefit for federal employees: emergency paid leave.
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.
Saving the Planet with the TSP
Will changing TSP options help save the planet? A new bill seeks to “protect federal pensions from the economic consequences of climate change”.
Senate Bill Would Give Federal Employees a 3.2% Raise in 2022
A Senate bill would give federal employees a higher raise in 2022 than they might otherwise normally receive.
Legislation Reintroduced to Target Tax Delinquent Federal Employees
Another legislative effort is being made to target federal employees with seriously delinquent tax debts.
Bill Would Require Cost-Benefit Analysis of Agency Relocations
Legislation has been reintroduced to require cost-benefit analyses of federal agency relocations.
Bill Would Overturn Biden’s ‘Protecting the Federal Workforce’ Executive Order
Legislation has been introduced to block implementation of one of President Biden’s Executive Orders that impacted the federal workforce in various ways.
House Ups the Ante on Paid Leave for Federal Employees
Legislation in the House would give federal employees up to 15 weeks of paid emergency leave for dealing with COVID-19.
Bill Would Terminate Federal Employees Who Knowingly Misspend Federal Funds
Legislation has been introduced to terminate federal employees who “knowingly and willfully misspend federal funds.”
Another Attempt Being Made to End USPS Pre-Funding Mandate
Another effort is being made in Congress to end the pre-funding mandate for USPS retiree health benefits.
Bill Would Give Federal Employees 12 Weeks of Paid Leave
Recently introduced legislation would give federal employees 12 weeks of paid leave to use in certain situations.
