Legislation Would Make It Easier to Fire VA Employees
Congressman Jeff Miller (F-FL) is introducing legislation that would give the Department of Veterans Affairs secretary sweeping new authority to fire corrupt or incompetent employees for cause.
Proposed Legislation
House Fails to Pass Bill That Would Fire Tax Delinquent Federal Workers
The House failed Wednesday to pass legislation that would prohibit federal employees with delinquent taxes from remaining on the job.
Bill Would Eliminate Use of Official Time
Lawmakers are again introducing legislation that would end the use of official time in the federal workplace.
Senate Amendment Targets Federal Employees Who Are Behind on Their Taxes
Senator Pat Roberts (R-KS) has introduced an amendment that would block bonuses and performance awards from being given to federal employees who are delinquent on their taxes.
Bill Banning Federal Employees From Watching Porn Passes House Committee
A bill that would ban federal employees from viewing pornography on government computers has advanced passed the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee.
Federal Employees Collectively Owe Over $3.5 Billion in Taxes
A new report from the IRS shows that current and former federal employees collectively owe $3,539,203,480 in unpaid taxes as of the end of FY 2014.
Legislation Would Ban Bonuses for Some Federal Employees
Three Senators reintroduced legislation this week that would prohibit paying bonuses to federal workers who are not in good standing with their agencies or who are in violation of the law.
GOP Budget Calls for Increased Retirement Contributions
The House of Representatives Budget Committee released its FY 2016 budget proposal today. Although it offers no specifics, the proposal calls for requiring federal employees and Members of Congress to make greater contributions towards their retirement programs.
Bill Would Cut Pay for Top Earning Federal Employees
Legislation has been introduced that would cut the pay of federal workers earning over $100,000 per year and also tie their pay to performance of the overall economy.
Congressman Wants to Ban IRS Employees From Using Personal Email Addresses to Conduct Official Business
Congressman Kenny Marchant (R-TX) recently introduced legislation that would prohibit IRS employees from using personal email accounts to conduct official business.
