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 for all Federal retirees?
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.
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.
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.
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 six weeks of paid parental leave the birth, adoption or foster placement of a child.
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.”
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.
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 could this have on your annuity?
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 lawmaker has introduced legislation which he says will combat future attacks. However, the bill does not provide a great deal of specifics on how this would be accomplished.
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 would modernize the agency to set it on a path to financial solvency.
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.
