Retirement
Will Permanent Adoption of the myRA Cure America’s Bad Saving Habits?
Two Congressmen have introduced legislation to make the myRA a permanent retirement savings option.
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.
Federal Workforce News
Should Women Be Required to Register for the Draft?
Should women be required to register for the selective service? Two lawmakers have introduced legislation in an effort to force a debate in Congress about whether to allow…
Human Resources
Legislation Proposes to Put Increased Restrictions on Federal Employee Unions
The "Federal Employee Rights Act" would put significant restrictions on the financial stability of federal employee unions and require a majority of employees in a bargaining unit to…
Federal Workforce News
Should Federal Buildings Be Required to Provide Lactation Spaces for Visiting Nursing Mothers?
Should federally owned or leased buildings be required to provide private lactation spaces for female visitors? One lawmaker thinks they should.
Agency News
Legislation Would Privatize 30,000 Federal Jobs
Congressman Bill Shuster (R-PA) is introducing legislation that would remove 30,000 federal employees from the government's payroll while simultaneously turning much of the nation's air traffic control system…
Court Cases
Legislation Introduced to Bolster Rights of Federal Employees Serving in Sensitive Positions
Legislation has been introduced that is intended to protect certain due process rights of federal employees serving in security sensitive positions.
Federal Workforce News
Would the Administrative Leave Act of 2016 Fix the Administrative Leave Mess?
The author discusses the recently proposed Administrative Leave Act of 2016 and what it potentially means for federal employees. He says the legislation is a solid proposal that…
Retirement
Would the American Savings Act Impact the Thrift Savings Plan?
The American Savings Act would create a new organization that may be popular with many Americans. How would creating such an organization impact the TSP?
Federal Workforce News
The TSP is Popular; Should a Similar Program Exist for Other Americans?
The Thrift Savings Plan is one of the most popular benefits available to federal employees. Should a comparable program modeled after the TSP be set up for all…
Pay & Benefits
House Passes Bill to Restructure Pensions and Allowances Paid to Former Presidents
The House passed legislation this week that would restructure the annual pensions and personal allowances paid to former presidents.