Should the District of Columbia Be a State?
Senator Tom Carper (D-DE) recently introduced legislation to make the District of Columbia the 51st state. Do you think this is a good idea, or is statehood for the District unnecessary?
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.
Jenkins Reintroduces Legislation to Allow Recording Conversations with Federal Employees
Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins (R-KS) has reintroduced legislation that would allow American citizens to record conversations with federal employees, both in person and over the phone.
Bill Aims to Crack Down on Embezzlement of Federal Retirement Funds
Legislation being introduced by Senators James Lankford (R-OK) and Heidi Heitkamp (D-ND) would make it a felony to embezzle federal employees’ retirement funds.
One Lawmaker Wants to Conduct a Study of the OPM Cyber Attack
Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) has introduced legislation to conduct a study of the recent cybersecurity breach on the Office of Personnel Management’s computer systems in order to determine an appropriate response to the government’s apparent security problems.
Legislation Exempting Some Feds From Retirement Plan Withdrawal Penalty Gains Ground
The Defending Public Safety Employees’ Retirement Act which would benefit federal employees in law enforcement is making progress towards becoming law after some recent actions in Congress.
One Lawmaker Doesn’t Want Feds to Get Paid Twice During Furloughs
Congressman Kevin Brady (R-TX) recently introduced legislation to make it clear that Federal employees who receive back pay for a period during which they are furloughed due to a lapse in appropriations may not also receive unemployment compensation for the same period.
Should a Woman be on the $20 Bill?
Congressman Luis Gutierrez (D-IL) is on a mission: he wants to get a woman’s picture placed on the $20 bill.
Congressman Wants ‘Gender Diversity’ Option for the TSP
Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA) has introduced legislation that would give federal employees the option to invest through the Thrift Savings Plan in companies that demonstrate a strong commitment to gender diversity and women’s economic empowerment. Is this a good idea?
Want a $10,000 Bonus? A New Bill Would Reward Feds Who Report Wasteful Spending
Legislation has been introduced in the Senate that would empower an agency’s inspector general to reward federal workers who identify wasteful or fraudulent spending with a bonus.
New Bill Aims to Cut Federal Workers’ Prescription Drug Costs
Congressman Stephen F. Lynch (D-MA) has introduced legislation aimed at improving federal oversight of the prescription drug benefits available to federal workers, retirees, and their families through the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHBP).
