Federal Workforce News
House Republicans Take Aim at Shrinking Federal Workforce
Two pieces of legislation introduced recently by Republicans in the House aim to reduce the overall size of the federal workforce.
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.
Federal Workforce News
Legislation Would Give VA Secretary Authority to Recoup Bonuses from VA Employees
Rep. Jeff Miller (R-FL) has introduced legislation that would allow the VA secretary to recoup for cause bonuses paid to VA employees.
Pay & Benefits
Lawmakers Want to Give Federal Employees a 3.8% Pay Raise Next Year
Two lawmakers are introducing legislation that would give federal employees a 3.8% pay raise in 2016.
Federal Workforce News
Bill Reintroduced to Open FEHB to All Americans
Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA) has reintroduced legislation this week that would repeal Obamacare and open the Federal Employee Health Benefits program up to all Americans.
Federal Workforce News
Vitter: It’s Time for Congressional Term Limits
Senator David Vitter (R-LA) has introduced several pieces of legislation as the new Congress convened this week that would tackle issues such as Congressional term limits and forcing…
Agency News
Legislation Introduced to Abolish the IRS
As the new Congress convened this week, one Congressman made his traditional introduction of legislation that would abolish the IRS in lieu of a national consumption tax.
Federal Workforce News
House Passes Hire More Heroes Act
In its first session in 2015, the House acted quickly to pass a legislation designed to assist veterans in getting jobs as well as chip away at certain…
Pay & Benefits
New Automatic Allocation for the TSP Coming Next Fall
Congress recently passed the Smart Savings Act to change the default allocations in the TSP for newly hired federal employees.
Federal Workforce News
New Default TSP Account Allocations One Step Closer to Reality
Legislation that would change the default TSP allocations for newly hired federal employees has passed Congress and is on its way to the president's desk for signature.
Retirement
Lawmakers Want to End Social Security Benefits for Nazis
Lawmakers in both the House and the Senate have introduced legislation to end Social Security benefits for Nazi persecutors who receive them because of a loophole in current…