Pay & Benefits
Lawmakers Seeking 3.6% Raise for Federal Workers in 2020
Legislation has been introduced to give federal employees a 3.6% pay raise in 2020.
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 Withhold Pay for Congress, President During Shutdowns
Legislation has been introduced to withhold pay for Congress, the president and vice president in the event of government shutdowns.
Pay & Benefits
Legislation Would Give Back Pay to Federal Contractors
Recently introduced legislation would give back pay to federal contractors for the recent shutdown.
Pay & Benefits
Legislation Would Give Federal Employees 7 Additional Paid Holidays
A bill that would give several additional paid leave days to federal employees has recently gained notoriety because of a debate sparked in the Senate this week.
Federal Workforce News
Push in Congress to Permanently End Government Shutdowns
Another bill has been introduced with the intent of bringing a permanent end to government shutdowns.
Human Resources
Legislation Reintroduced to Provide Appeal Rights to Postal Employees
Legislation has been reintroduced to extend MSPB appeal rights to some Postal employees.
Federal Workforce News
Legislation Would Provide Pay to Federal Employees Working in Shutdowns
Congressman Peter Welch (D-VT) has announced a bill to pay excepted federal employees as part of a plan he is proposing to reopen the government.
Pay & Benefits
Bill Would Authorize Interest Free Loans During the Shutdown
A new legislative proposal would require the Treasury Department to make interest free loans available to federal employees during the shutdown.
Federal Workforce News
Legislation Introduced to Prevent Government Shutdowns
A recently introduced bill is designed to prevent government shutdowns by giving Congress consequences for not passing timely spending bills.
Pay & Benefits
Bill Would Let Federal Employees Withdraw From Their Retirement Funds During Shutdown
Recently introduced legislation would let federal employees and contractors withdraw from retirement accounts without penalty during the shutdown.