Agency News
Legislation Would Ban Unions at IRS
Recently introduced legislation would prohibit unions at the IRS.
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
Legislation Introduced to Repeal Expedited VA Employee Removal Procedures
Recently introduced legislation would undo the expedited removal procedures recently enacted through law for federal employees at the VA.
Pay & Benefits
Legislation Would Give Federal Employees 12 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave
Another effort is being made in Congress to give federal employees paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child.
Pay & Benefits
Legislation Reintroduced to Provide Free Lifetime ID Theft Protection for OPM Data Breaches
Legislation that would provide free lifetime identity theft protection to victims of OPM's data breaches has been reintroduced in the House.
Pay & Benefits
OPM Proposes Changes to Bring Federal Benefits Closer to Private Sector
Major changes to federal employee benefits would save about $143,509,000,000 over ten years according to new legislative proposals from OPM director Jeff Pon.
Pay & Benefits
Congressional Term Limits Without a Constitutional Amendment
A bill has been introduced in an attempt to limit the time an elected representative would likely serve in Congress without requiring a Constitutional amendment.
Federal Workforce News
Bill Would Tie Federal Funds to Citizenship
Recently introduced legislation would mandate that federal funding be based only on the number of U.S. citizens in a locality.
Agency News
Should Congressmen Have Offices Inside of the VA?
One Congressman wants to make the process of opening Congressional offices inside of VA facilities an easier process after having successfully done it himself.
Retirement
Bill Would Let Some Federal Employees Buy Earlier Retirement
New legislation would allow federal employees who worked in temporary status to pay the difference up front in order to retire earlier.
Agency News
Discussion Draft of IRS Reform Bill Puts ‘Service First’
A House Subcommittee has introduced a discussion draft of an IRS reform bill to make the agency more oriented towards serving taxpayers.