Federal Workforce News
House Votes to Give 1.8% Pay Raise to Military
The House passed legislation today that provides for an automatic 1.8% pay raise for military members.
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
Firing Tax Delinquent Feds Still on the Table
A bill that was introduced last year to terminate federal employees with "seriously delinquent" tax debts appears to slowly be making its way through the Senate.
Retirement
Bill Would Exempt Federal LEOs and Firefighters from Retirement Tax Penalty
Legislation introduced in the House this week would allow federal law enforcement officers (LEOs) and firefighters to withdraw funds from their Thrift Savings Plan accounts when they are…
Federal Workforce News
Bill Would Stop Congressmen From Flying First Class at Taxpayer Expense
Legislation introduced this week takes aim at members of Congress who use taxpayer provided funds to fly first class.
Federal Workforce News
Bill Introduced to Stop Bonuses for Some Federal Employees
U.S. Senators Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) and Claire McCaskill (D-MO) have introduced legislation that would prohibit bonuses from being paid to federal workers who are not in good standing…
Pay & Benefits
Congressman Wants to Take Away Salaries of Federal Employees in Contempt of Congress
Congressman Blake Farenthold (R-TX) recently introduced legislation that would take away the salaries of federal employees who are found to be in contempt of Congress.
Agency News
Should the IRS Use Private Tax Collectors?
The National Treasury Employees Union is urging Congress not to require the Treasury Department to use private collection agencies for collecting taxes, but advocates say the program will…
Pay & Benefits
Proposed Bill Would Give Federal Employees a 3.3% Raise
Federal workers would get a 3.3% pay increase under legislation proposed today by Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-VA).
Pay & Benefits
Changing the Automatic TSP Allocations for New Employees
A bill introduced this week would alter the automatic TSP investments for new federal employees. Here are the details.
Federal Workforce News
Senator Wants Federal Agencies to ‘Buy American’
Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) has introduced legislation that would require federal agencies to purchase only American made textile products, such as uniforms worn by federal employees.