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Proposed Legislation

Bill Proposed to End Government Shutdowns

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithSep 8, 2023 7:15 AM | Updated: Sep 12, 2023 9:21 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

Legislation has been introduced to eliminate government shutdowns.

Federal Employees and Union Dues Withholding: The Controversy Continues

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithAug 14, 2023 2:18 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
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A bill in Congress would prohibit agencies from assuming the role of dues withholding for unions. Here is an update on how the FLRA has addressed this issue.

Pay Cap, Pay Compression, and Potential for Change

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithAug 9, 2023 11:12 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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The pay cap impacts a growing number of federal employees every year. A new bill would eliminate it.

Legislation Would Allow Marijuana Users Access to Federal Employment

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithAug 4, 2023 6:17 AM | Updated: Jan 14, 2025 8:41 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

A new bill would prevent current or past marijuana use from disqualifying individuals from working for the federal government.

Bill Would Allow Suing Federal Employees Who Restrict Free Speech

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithAug 1, 2023 5:50 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment
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Legislation has been introduced to allow federal employees to be sued for violating Americans’ free speech rights.

Bipartisan Amendment Against TSP Investing in China Fails in Senate

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithJul 31, 2023 6:17 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

Senator Marco Rubio’s latest efforts to block TSP investments of federal employees in Chinese companies have failed.

Bill Would Ban Federal Employees From Using the Term “Latinx”

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJul 25, 2023 7:47 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

Legislation has been introduced to purge the term “Latinx” from the federal government’s lexicon.

Senator Seeks to Ban Schedule F Through 2024 NDAA

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJul 20, 2023 8:28 AM Categories Current Events Leave a comment

One Senator is seeking to use the 2024 NDAA to ban Schedule F.

Trying Again to Reform the WEP

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJul 5, 2023 6:45 AM Categories Federal Employee Retirement Leave a comment

Legislation has been reintroduced to reform the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP).

Bills Would Ban ESG “Investing Scheme” in TSP

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithJun 29, 2023 9:44 AM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment

Two new bills would ban the TSP from offering federal employees the option to invest in ESG funds.

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May 16, 2025

Fund Last % YTD
G Fund $19.0667 +0.01% +1.67%
F Fund $19.8702 +0.05% +2.01%
C Fund $94.6008 +0.71% +1.80%
S Fund $88.9812 +1.01% -1.30%
I Fund $47.2925 +0.28% +12.88%
L Income $27.4974 +0.17% +2.83%
L 2025 $14.1527 +0.18% +2.84%
L 2030 $52.4907 +0.37% +4.05%
L 2035 $15.8511 +0.40% +4.25%
L 2040 $60.3474 +0.44% +4.44%
L 2045 $16.5970 +0.47% +4.59%
L 2050 $36.5506 +0.49% +4.74%
L 2055 $18.4951 +0.59% +5.19%
L 2060 $18.4928 +0.59% +5.19%
L 2065 $18.4903 +0.59% +5.19%
L 2070 $10.9587 +0.59% +5.20%
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