Human Resources
House Passes Legislation to Reimburse Federal Employees for Using Uber
The House passed legislation this week that would allow traveling federal employees to be reimbursed for ride sharing services such as Uber or Lyft.
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
House Votes to Limit Rule Making Authority of Federal Agencies
The House recently passed legislation that would limit the rule making authority of federal agencies.
Agency News
House Votes to Have Reprimands Remain Permanently on VA Employees’ Records
The House has voted to pass a bill that would make reprimands remain permanently on a VA employee's record.
Human Resources
7 Things Every Federal Worker Should Know About the 2017 National Defense Authorization Act
These are seven provisions of the National Defense Authorization Act that federal workers should know about.
Retirement
Legislation Introduced to Apply the Chained CPI to Social Security COLA
Legislation has been introduced that would make sweeping reforms to Social Security. The author says it would make cuts to the program that would potentially harm older Americans.
Pay & Benefits
Combatting Rise in Medicare Part B Premiums for Federal Retirees
Some federal retirees may be impacted by a significant increase in Medicare Part B premiums. A bill has been introduced to minimize the impact.
Agency News
Legislation Introduced to Reform TSA’s Screening Procedures for Transgender Travelers
Legislation has been introduced in the House that would require the TSA to reform its security screening procedures to be more accommodating to transgender travelers.
Retirement
Schumer Urges One Time ‘Emergency’ Payment to Social Security Recipients to Offset Low COLA
Senator Charles Schumer (D-NY) has announced an initiative to offset the low COLA that was recently announced for the coming year.
Federal Workforce News
Should There Be Term Limits for Members of Congress?
Should term limits be imposed on Members of Congress? The idea has recently come up again during this election year.
Human Resources
Where Are the Carrots In the VA Accountability Bill?
The author says that the VA Accountability First and Appeals Modernization Act uses a carrot and stick approach to reforming the agency, but that it currently offers too…