Pay & Benefits
Senate Bill Would Give Federal Employees 12 Weeks of Paid Family Leave
Legislation introduced in the Senate would give federal employees 12 weeks of paid family 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.
Pay & Benefits
Bill Would Pool DoD Employees’ Unused Leave for Family and Medical Use
A new bill would pool unused leave among DoD employees to to go towards family and medical leave purposes.
Pay & Benefits
Bills Introduced to Safeguard Insurance Benefits During Shutdowns
A pair of bills have been introduced to with the intention of protecting federal employees' insurance benefits in the event of a shutdown.
Human Resources
Senate Bill Would Give TSA Officers Collective Bargaining Rights
Both the House and Senate have now introduced bills to give full collective bargaining rights to TSA officers.
Pay & Benefits
Budget Amendments Introduced for Federal Employees
Four amendments have been introduced that are designed to protect the pay and benefits of federal employees and contractors.
Pay & Benefits
Senators Don’t Want Veterans to Pay for VA’s Benefits Errors
Legislation has been reintroduced that would shield veterans from having to pay back benefits they received as a result of the VA's errors.
Pay & Benefits
Legislation Reintroduced to Provide Tax Break to Some Federal Employees
Another effort is being made to provide a tax break to some federal employees who are reimbursed by the government for their relocation costs.
Human Resources
Bill Would Protect Federal Employees From Being Fired for Marijuana Use
New legislation would protect the jobs of federal employees who legally use marijuana under state law.
Agency News
Bill Would Require A/C in All Postal Trucks
Should all Postal delivery vehicles be required to have air conditioning? One Congressman is pursuing it after an employee died from heat exhaustion last summer.
Retirement
Trying Again to Change Social Security’s COLA Formula
Another attempt is being made in Congress to change the COLA formula for Social Security to pay higher benefits.