New Bills Aim to Protect Federal Employee Whistleblowers
The sponsors behind a pair of recently introduced bills say that they would help protect federal employees from whistleblower retaliation.
Proposed Legislation
Is Telework’s Recent Success Proof That Agencies Should Be Moved Out of Washington?
One Senator says that the success of federal employees teleworking during the pandemic is proof that federal agencies don’t need to be in the DC area.
Lawmakers Want Free Face Masks for All
Legislation has been introduced in Congress to mandate government manufacture and distribution of face masks to everyone in the country.
Bill Would Require TSA to Check Passengers’ Temperatures
Legislation has been introduced that would require the TSA to conduct a pilot program to check passengers’ temperatures at airports.
Legislation Would Require Federal Employees to Wear Masks in Agency Facilities
Legislation has been introduced that would require all individuals, including federal employees, to wear masks inside of federally owned facilities.
Senate Bill Proposes Postal Service Bailout
Legislation introduced in the Senate would provide an emergency bailout for the Postal Service, but it’s not without strings.
Federal Employees Named in Debate Over Juneteenth Holiday
One Senator has specifically mentioned federal employees in a proposed compromise to make Juneteenth a federal holiday.
Bills Would Require Publishing Agency Reopening Plans, Reimbursing Dependent Care Costs
Recently introduced legislation would require federal agencies to publish their reopening plans online to facilitate the safety of their employees.
Legislation Would Abolish Unnecessary Federal Agencies
Legislation has been introduced to eliminate federal agencies which are determined to be unnecessary.
Legislation Introduced to Boost Per Diem Rates
Recently introduced legislation has the potential to make next year’s per diem rates higher than they might be otherwise.
