Proposed Amendment Would Extend Pay Freeze
A one year extension of the pay freeze on federal employees has been buried in an amendment introduced by Senator Pat Roberts (R-KS) to the Senate Highway Bill.
Proposed Legislation
Congressional Term Limits Amendment Introduced
Congressman Reid Ribble (R-WI) has introduced a Constitutional Amendment that would limit the number of years a member of Congress can serve.
House Committee Advances Federal Employee Pension Cuts Bill
The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee has advanced Congressman Dennis Ross’ (R-FL) bill which would require federal employees and members of Congress to contribute more to their pensions.
Proposed Legislation Would Temporarily End Step Increases
Rep. Martha Roby (R-AL) has introduced legislation that would prohibit step increases for federal employees through the end of 2012. Senator Jeff Sessions (R-AL) has introduced companion legislation in the Senate.
Senate Bill Would Extend Pay Freeze Through June 2014
Not to be outdone by the House, a group of Senators has introduced legislation that would extend the pay freeze on federal employees. The bill would also cut the size of the federal workforce through attrition.
Bill Introduced to Reduce Federal Workers’ Pensions
Rep. Dennis Ross (R-FL) has introduced legislation that would increase the amount federal employees would be required to pay towards their retirement plans and eliminate the FERS annuity supplement after 2012.
Legislation Would Cut Federal Workforce to Avoid Defense Cuts
Rep. Buck McKeon (R-CA) has introduced legislation that would cut the federal workforce by 10% to pay for mandated sequestration cuts in FY 2013.
‘Uproot and Overhaul Washington:’ Perry Plan Would Eliminate Three Federal Agencies
Rick Perry has released a plan outlining how he would reduce the size of the federal government if he was to be elected President.
Bill Would Ban Smoking in Nation’s Federal Buildings
Rep. Susan Davis (D-CA) has introduced legislation that would ban smoking in federal buildings across the nation.
Proposed Legislation Would Allow USPS to Offer Buyouts to Reduce Its Workforce
A bipartisan group of Senators has introduced legislation designed to save the Postal Service from its dire financial state.
