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.
The House of Representatives passed a legislation package today that aims to tackle a myriad of issues from banning federal employees from watching pornography at work and using unsecured private email servers to conduct government business to extending the probationary period for some federal workers.
Congressman Jeff Miller (R-FL) is taking another shot at reforming policy at the VA, this time with a bill that would strengthen whistleblower protections and institute a number of measures intended to hold agency employees more accountable for wrongdoing.
Two Congressmen have introduced legislation to encourage the use of ride sharing services by federal employees while traveling on government business.
The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association and the White House are in agreement on a bill scheduled for vote in the House: it would be bad for federal workers.
Legislation introduced in the Senate last week would would require federal agency Inspectors General to publicly post their reform recommendations online.
A group is pushing for support for a 5.3% pay raise for federal employees in 2017.
Congressman Ken Buck (R-CO) has introduced an amendment that would remove IRS commissioner John Koskinen from office by taking his salary down to $0.
Legislation has been introduced in the House that is designed to improve the hiring process at the Department of Veterans Affairs.
The Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) has been a success for federal workers. Another bill in Congress would create a similar system for many other Americans.
The House of Representatives passed a bill this week that would make a number of policy changes at TSA to help cut down on wait times at security checkpoints at airports around the country.
