Retirement
Will You Be Forced To Pay Into Medicare?
Congress is considering a bill that would require postal retirees to enroll in Medicare Parts B and D or lose their Federal health insurance. Is this the future…
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.
Pay & Benefits
One Congressman Wants to Cut Off Lawmakers’ Pay During Government Shutdowns
One Congressman has introduced legislation to prevent future Members of Congress from being paid in the event of a government shutdown.
Pay & Benefits
Legislation Introduced to Pay Federal Employees During a Shutdown
Senator Ben Cardin (D-MD) has introduced legislation to ensure federal employees get paid in the event of a government shutdown.
Pay & Benefits
Legislation Introduced to Give Federal Employees 6 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave
Senators Brian Schatz (D-HI) and Barbara Mikulski (D-MD) are introducing companion legislation to go with a a House bill introduced earlier this year that would give federal employees…
Federal Workforce News
Lawmakers Call for Ousting EPA Administrator
A resolution has been introduced in the House to impeach Environmental Protection Agency head Gina McCarthy for "high crimes and misdemeanors."
Human Resources
Depriving Feds of Rights Is Barking Up The Wrong Tree
A recently passed bill makes it easier to fire VA federal employees, but the author says the bill takes the wrong approach.
Retirement
Could There Be a Higher Annuity in Your Future?
Congressman Michael Honda (D-CA) has re-introduced the CPI-E Act of 2015 which would adopt a measure of inflation more tailored to the costs of older Americans. What impact…
Federal Workforce News
Legislation Introduced to Enhance Government Cybersecurity
In response to the recent data breaches at the Office of Personnel Management that left the personal data of millions of current and former federal workers vulnerable, one…
Agency News
Legislation Would Allow the Postal Service to Start Shipping Alcoholic Beverages
Legislation has been introduced in the House that would, among other things, allow the Postal Service to start shipping beer, wine, and liquor and also claims that it…
Federal Workforce News
Senators Introduce Legislation to Eliminate Dollar Bill
Senators John McCain (R-AZ) and Mike Enzi (R-WY) have introduced legislation to phase out the $1 bill with a $1 coin.