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.
Congress is considering legislation to allow the VA secretary greater leeway in removing employees for performance reasons. Secretary David Shulkin provided a response to a direct question asking if the bill would mean elimination of the MSPB.
The Federal Supervisor Training Act is likely to be reintroduced. The author looks at what is in the bill and how it could be improved.
New legislation introduced in Congress is pushing back against a recently issued directive from the Justice Department to pursue the most serious charges possible against most criminal suspects.
A bipartisan bill in the Senate would make changes including creating an expedited appeal process for VA employees and alter existing appeal procedures.
Legislation has been introduced in the Senate designed to simplify the process for federal agencies to solicit voluntary feedback from their customers.
Legislation is moving in Congress to make it quicker and easier to fire VA employees. The bill would also have provisions to protect whistleblowers and to encourage managers to address performance problems.
Legislation recently reintroduced in the House would put TSA employees under the General Schedule pay system.
A short term funding resolution has been passed by Congress to keep the government funded through May 5.
Legislation introduced in the House would guarantee federal employees’ pay in the event of a government shutdown.
Legislation has been introduced in Congress to explore the possibility of moving federal agencies out of Washington, DC.
