“Official Time” for Union Officials Under Fire in Congress
A bill has been introduced to restrict the use of paid time by federal employee union representatives who are performing duties on behalf of a union.
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.
Legislation Introduced to Reform TSA’s Acquisition Process
U.S. House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX) and Transportation Security Subcommittee Chairman Richard Hudson (R-SC) have introduced legislation to reform the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) acquisition process.
Legislation Would Allow Recording of Conversations with Federal Employees
Rep. Lynn Jenkins (R-KS) has introduced legislation that would allow Americans to record conversations with federal employees from most executive branch agencies, both in person and over the phone.
Legislation Introduced to Eliminate DoD Furloughs
Congressman John Barrow (D-GA) has introduced legislation to exempt civilian Department of Defense (DoD) personnel from furloughs as a result of the automatic cuts in the budget sequester.
Legislation Calls for Putting a National Park on the Moon
Two House members have introduced legislation that would establish a national park on the moon to commemorate the Apollo landings and enhance the public’s understanding of these historical events.
Leahy Renews Legislative Push to Limit Surveillance Authorities & Bolster Oversight
Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) has introduced legislation that would add reforms and overhaul certain provisions of the USA PATRIOT Act and FISA Amendments Act.
Legislation Would End Wage Disparity for Hourly Federal Employees
Rep. Matt Cartwright (D-PA) has introduced legislation that would potentially boost the salaries of hourly wage federal employees.
Legislation Introduced to Limit NSA Surveillance
Recently introduced legislation in Congress would restrict the federal government’s ability under the Patriot Act to collect information on Americans who are not connected to an ongoing investigation.
Legislation Introduced to Help Reduce Veterans Disability Claims Backlog
U.S. Senators Dean Heller (R-NV) and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) have introduced the Veterans Benefits Claims Faster Filing Act to help reduce the veterans disability claims backlog.
Republicans Introduce Legislation to Challenge NLRB
Republican lawmakers are challenging the National Labor Relations Board with two new pieces of legislation.
