Pay & Benefits
Senator Proposes Pay Freeze for DOL Employees
One Senator recently proposed a freeze on pay raises for federal employees at the Labor Department.
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.
Agency News
Legislation Reintroduced to Reform TSA’s Transgender Passenger Screening Process
One lawmaker is making a second attempt to push the TSA to develop gender neutral screening procedures at airports.
Human Resources
Bill Would Protect Jobs of Federal Employees Using Marijuana
New legislation would protect the jobs of federal employees who use marijuana in states where it is legal.
Human Resources
Legislation Aims to Boost Telework Participation
Recently introduced legislation would establish several provisions designed to boost telework among the federal workforce.
Agency News
House Passes Bill Preventing IRS From Rehiring Fired Employees
Legislation that would prohibit the IRS from hiring employees that were let go for misconduct has taken another step forward in Congress.
Pay & Benefits
Legislation Introduced to Provide Tax Break to Some Federal Employees
Recently introduced legislation would prevent certain federal employees from having to pay additional income taxes on relocation expenses.
Human Resources
MERIT Act Advances in House
A companion bill to the MERIT Act has been introduced in the Senate and the bill has been referred from a committee to the full House.
Agency News
House Passes Legislation Requiring Federal Agencies to Keep Electronic Records
A bill that just passed the House would require agencies to preserve email records and make them searchable.
Agency News
Creating Path for Restructuring Federal Government
Legislation has been introduced to create a path for implementing a plan to restructure or reorganize portions of the federal government.
Agency News
Bill Introduced to Abolish ICE
Legislation has been introduced to abolish the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency, although it appears it will be dead on arrival.