Legislation Would Allow Postal Service to Ship Alcoholic Beverages
Recently introduced legislation would allow the Postal Service to ship alcoholic beverages to consumers.
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.
Concurrent Budget Resolution Proposes Benefit Cuts for Federal Employees
The concurrent budget resolution passed in the House proposes significant changes to federal employee benefits. Here is a quick summary.
Proposal to Raise Max Buyout to $40,000 for Federal Employees
A bill to increase buyouts to maximum of $40,000 has been introduced in the Senate.
Official Time Bill Adds Paperwork for Union Reps and Headaches for OPM
The author says a proposed bill on official time reporting may offer some benefit, but does so at the expense of added paperwork and managerial challenges.
Should Social Security Benefits Be Taxed?
One Congressman wants to eliminate income taxes on Social Security benefits paid to Americans in retirement.
Legislation Reintroduced to Combat Year End Agency Spending Sprees
Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) has reintroduced legislation that would pay bonuses to federal employees who report wasteful spending in their agencies.
Bill Introduced to Ensure Overtime Pay for Secret Service Employees
Legislation has been introduced to ensure Secret Service agents are paid overtime despite the agency saying it has reached its overtime pay caps.
CBO Weighs In on Bill That Would Pay Bonuses to Federal Employees
The CBO has issued its opinion on a bill that would pay bonuses to federal employees who report wasteful spending at their agencies.
CBO Weighs in on TSP Modernization Act
The CBO has released an analysis of bills that would allow federal employees to make multiple withdrawals from their TSP accounts.
Making Federal Employees ‘At-Will’ Would Limit Their Legal Recourse
Legislation has been introduced to make employment of future federal employees “at-will.” The author explains the legal implications of this proposed change.
