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.
Proposed Legislation
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.
Another Bill Would Ban Federal Employees from Using TikTok
A second bill has been introduced in Congress to ban federal employees from using TikTok on government issued devices.
Provisions for Federal Employees in the New $3 Trillion Coronavirus Bill
House lawmakers have proposed a massive new spending bill for the coronavirus that contains some provisions relevant to federal employees.
Lawmakers Want Retroactive Application of Upcoming Paid Parental Leave Benefit
A small group of lawmakers want the new paid parental leave policy to be made retroactive to apply to more federal employees.
Bill Would Provide Hazard Pay to Frontline Federal Employees
Recently introduced legislation would provide hazard pay to federal employees at greater risk of exposure to the coronavirus.
Coronavirus: Senate Dems Propose Premium Pay for Frontline Federal Workers
Senate Democrats proposed establishing a fund to provide premium pay for federal employees working on the frontlines of the coronavirus.
House Democrats Unveil Coronavirus Stimulus Bill With Provisions for Federal Employees
House Democrats have unveiled a coronavirus stimulus bill with a number of important provisions for federal employees.