Federal Workforce News
“Shutdowns Are Stupid”: Can This Bill Finally End Them?
Legislation has again been introduced to prevent government shutdowns by means of automatic continuing resolutions.
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.
Human Resources
Protecting Federal Employees: The Push to Overturn Union Restrictions
New legislation has been introduced to reverse President Trump’s union restrictions and reinstate collective bargaining agreements.
Federal Workforce News
DECLINE and Conquer: One Senator’s Effort to Control Charge Card Abuse
New legislation requires a formal process to ensure charge cards are deactivated when federal employees separate from government service.
Retirement
From Service to Savings: Helping Veterans Build Wealth After Retirement
A new bipartisan bill could reshape how veterans save for retirement in the TSP.
Federal Workforce News
New Legislation Addresses Air Traffic Controller Shortage
New legislation intends to ease air traffic controller shortages by removing retirement age caps, thereby retaining experienced controllers longer.
Retirement
The Cuts That Weren’t: Federal Employee Proposals Scrapped from One Big Beautiful Bill
The version of the One Big Beautiful Bill that ultimately became law omitted numerous proposed cuts to federal employees' retirement benefits.
Federal Workforce News
Benefits Cuts Off the Table in Latest Draft of Senate Legislation
New draft legislation in the Senate has dropped mention of proposals negatively impacting federal employees.
Retirement
Would You Be Willing to Pay 15.6% Towards Your Retirement?
Senate Republicans are reportedly considering a sharp increase to the amount federal employees pay towards their retirement benefits.
Pay & Benefits
Byrd Rule Roadblocks: Provisions Impacting Federal Employees at Risk in “One Big Beautiful Bill”
Proposals to cut federal employee pay, benefits in the "One Big Beautiful Bill" appear to be in jeopardy.
Agency News
Legislation Reintroduced to Establish Inspector General for FRTIB
Legislation has been reintroduced to create an inspector general to oversee the FRTIB.