Pay & Benefits
Postal Service Reform Legislation Introduced in Senate
Legislation has been introduced in the Senate to make significant reforms to the Postal Service in an effort to stop its growing financial losses.
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 Reintroduced to Protect Appeal Rights of Federal Employees Serving in Sensitive Positions
Legislation has been reintroduced to overturn a federal court decision which limited the appeal rights of some federal employees serving in sensitive positions.
Agency News
Stroking Egos With Federal Funding
Agencies have spent between $19,000 and $50,000 apiece to have portraits painted for display. Congress has passed a bill to try and restrict the practice.
Pay & Benefits
Legislation Would Ban Federal Employees from Staying at Trump Properties
Recently introduced legislation would bar agencies from paying for federal employees to spend money at properties owned by President Trump or his family.
Agency News
Legislation Targets Purchase Card Abuse in VA
Recently introduced legislation is targeting purchase card abuse within the VA.
Agency News
When Should the Government’s Fiscal Year Start?
One Congressman wants the federal government's fiscal year to be changed to run concurrently with the calendar year.
Human Resources
Political Burrowing Prevention Bill Passes House
Legislation designed to end political burrowing has passed the House.
Agency News
Efforts Scrapped to Privatize a Portion of the FAA
An ongoing effort in the House to privatize a portion of the FAA has come to an end.
Human Resources
Legislation Would Require Naming All ‘Nonessential’ Federal Employees in a Shutdown
New legislation would require all federal employees deemed "nonessential" to be named in the event of a government shutdown.
Pay & Benefits
Legislation Introduced to ‘SCRAP’ Certain Lifetime Congressional Benefits
Two Congressmen want to see some of the lifetime benefits given to lawmakers taken away and have introduced a bill to do just that.