Human Resources
Lawmakers Trying Again to Give Federal Employees Paid Family Leave
Another legislative push is being made in Congress to give federal employees 12 weeks of paid parental 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.
Federal Workforce News
Should DC Become a State?
Should the District of Columbia become a state? The recurring effort from one Senator has again been put forth in the new session of Congress.
Agency News
MSPB Nominations, Congress and Politics as Usual
What is happening with the MSPB and the lack of leadership as the current term of Acting Chairman Mark Robbins is about to expire? Here is a summary.
Human Resources
Labor Partnerships Specter Raised Again in Congress
A new bill seeks to re-establish labor-management partnerships in the federal government. How likely is it to work this time given its past track record?
Pay & Benefits
Bill Proposes to Fix Credit Reports for Federal Employees
A new bill would force credit bureaus to remove negative information on federal employees' credit reports that resulted from the recent government shutdown.
Federal Workforce News
More Bills Introduced to Prevent Government Shutdowns
More bills continue to be proposed in Congress to eliminate government shutdowns. They take varying approaches to the problem.
Human Resources
Bill Seeks to Give Full Collective Bargaining Rights to TSA Officers
Legislation has recently been reintroduced to give TSA officers full collective bargaining rights.
Pay & Benefits
Congressman Wants to Pay Bonuses to Federal Employees Who Worked During the Shutdown
Recently introduced legislation would pay bonuses to federal employees who worked without pay during the recent partial government shutdown.
Pay & Benefits
More Lawmakers Want Back Pay Plus Interest for the Shutdown
Companion legislation has been introduced in the House to give federal employees back pay plus interest for shutdowns.
Retirement
Is Social Security Welfare or Insurance?
New legislation promises to keep Social Security solvent for the rest of the century, but the author says the devil is in the details of the bill.