Pay & Benefits
Legislation Introduced to Ensure Retroactive Pay for Shutdown Furloughs
Legislation has been introduced that would guarantee retroactive pay for federal employees who are furloughed as a result of the government shutdown.
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
Coburn Tells Federal Employees to Turn Off the Lights
Senator Tom Coburn (R-OK) has introduced an amendment designed to reduce energy costs by requiring federal workers to turn the lights out in their offices when they leave…
Federal Workforce News
Legislation Introduced to Stop Lawmakers’ Exemption from Obamacare
Legislation has been introduced in Congress to reverse the decision made by the Office of Personnel Management to exempt members of Congress from the Obamacare exchanges.
Federal Workforce News
Federal Employee Groups Concerned About Health Care and Workers Comp Provisions
NTEU, NARFE, and AFGE are asking Congress to reject provisions in pending legislation that they say would undercut the federal employee health care and workers' compensation programs.
Federal Workforce News
Senate Postal Bill Includes Pension and Federal Workers Compensation Reforms
Bipartisan legislation has been introduced in the Senate to reform the Postal Service across areas such as health care and pensions. The legislation also includes a proposal to…
Federal Workforce News
Legislation Would Require Agencies to Maintain Property Inventories
A group of Senators recently introduced legislation that would assist federal agencies in improving the disposal and management of federal buildings and facilities.
Human Resources
‘Stop Government Abuse Week’ and the Federal Employee
In "Stop Government Abuse Week," several bills have been considered in the House that would impact federal employees if passed into law.
Human Resources
Legislation Capping Federal Employee Bonuses Advances
Several bills that would affect federal employees recently passed the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Federal Workforce News
Mikulski Fighting for Federal Employees
Senator Barbara Mikulski (D-MD) has announced that the fiscal year 2014 Financial Services Appropriations Bill approved by the full Appropriations Committee includes safeguards for federal employees.
Agency News
Postal Reform Act Passes House Committee
The Postal Reform Act of 2013 has passed the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.