Pay & Benefits
Bill Reintroduced to Ban Bonuses for Some Federal Employees
Legislation has been reintroduced in the Senate that would ban bonuses from being paid to federal employees for conduct violations.
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.
Pay & Benefits
Norton Continues Push for Lifetime ID Theft Protection
One Congresswoman has been continuing efforts for several years now to give free lifetime identity theft protection to OPM data breach victims.
Pay & Benefits
Maloney Continues Push to Give Paid Family Leave to Federal Employees
A renewed effort to give federal employees paid family leave has emerged in the House, this time as part of a larger military spending bill.
Pay & Benefits
House Advances Spending Package with Back Pay for Low Wage Contractor Employees
The House approved a spending package that includes back pay for low wage federal contractor employees.
Federal Workforce News
Another Shutdown? Now Is The Time For Congress To Act To Protect Federal Workers And Contractors
The author says that provisions of several bills that have been introduced should be enacted to help avoid government shutdowns.
Human Resources
Bill Resurfaces to Expedite Process of Firing Federal Employees
Legislation has been reintroduced that would facilitate the process of firing underperforming federal employees.
Agency News
Lawmakers Want DoD to Drop ‘Racially or Ethnically Insensitive Terminology’
Lawmakers want DoD to drop what they consider offensive terminology from the agency's forms.
Pay & Benefits
Another Attempt to Stop the Government From Paying Dead People
The federal government routinely pays benefits to people who have died. Another bill has been introduced to try to prevent this from happening.
Pay & Benefits
Bill Would Prohibit TSP Investments in China and Russia
One Congressman wants to ensure the TSP offers no economic support for Russia and China.
Agency News
Where Should Federal Agencies Be Buying Their Flowers?
Should federal agencies have to buy their floral decorations domestically? One Congressman wants to make it a requirement.