Efforts Underway to Guarantee Back Pay for Federal Employees in the Event of a Shutdown
Three Congressman are introducing legislation that would ensure that federal workers will be guaranteed backpay in the event of a government shutdown.
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.
Legislation Would Make it Easier to Fire Senior Executives at IRS
Recently introduced legislation would give the IRS Commissioner new authority to fire senior agency executives who have failed in their performance or committed misconduct.
Multiple Bills in Congress Pushing for a 3.9% COLA in 2016
Lawmakers in both the House and the Senate are pushing to give federal retirees a 3.9% cost of living adjustment next year.
Bill Would Give VA Secretary Authority to Recoup Employee Relocation Expenses
Legislation was introduced in the House this week that would give the VA Secretary the authority to recoup relocation expenses paid to VA employees.
New Legislation Reflects Distrust of Federal Bureaucracy
The Senate passed the Program Management Improvement and Accountability Act which the author says appears to indicate a lack of trust in the federal government.
Legislation Introduced to Allow Using Gun Permits as Acceptable ID at TSA Checkpoints
Legislation has been introduced in the House to allow Americans to use gun license permits as permissible identification for Transportation Security Administration (TSA) purposes.
House Passes Legislation to Limit Bonuses of Senior VA Executives in FY 2016
The House of Representatives passed legislation this week that would limit bonuses paid to Veterans Affairs employees in the Senior Executive Service to $2 million in FY 2016.
Legislation Aims to Protect Federal Employees’ Pensions From Payday Lenders
Legislation recently introduced by Congressmen Matt Cartwright (D-PA) and Gerry Connolly (D-VA) aims to protect federal workers, military retirees, and postal retirees by expanding Truth in Lending Act disclosure provisions to any situation where a federal or military pension is used as consideration for an “advance.”
Legislation Introduced to End Unionization at IRS
Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) has introduced legislation that would end mandatory labor unions at the Internal Revenue Service.
Legislation Introduced to Block Bonuses for Tax Delinquent Federal Workers
Senators Richard Burr (R-NC) and Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) have introduced legislation that would withhold bonuses from federal employees who are delinquent on their taxes or have engaged in documented misconduct.
