House Passes Veterans Bills
The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed two bipartisan veterans bills: H.R. 570, the American Heroes COLA Act and H.R. 1412, the Improving Job Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2013.
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 in Senate to Require Federal Employees to Be Current on Taxes
Senators Tom Coburn, M.D. (R-OK) and Mark Pryor (D-AR) have introduced a bill prohibiting the federal government from employing those with seriously delinquent tax debts.
Miller, McCarthy Introduce VA Backlog Task Force Bill
Legislation has been introduced that would establish an independent task force or commission to analyze VA’s disability benefits claims processing system. The task force would be charged with examining the root causes of VA’s backlog and providing solutions for ending it by 2015.
Which Has More Impact on Retirement Income: High Five or Chained CPI?
Both parties have recently proposed a “chained CPI” to calculate future changes to the COLA for calculating the cost of retirement increases. How much of an impact would this have on your future retirement?
How to Save Money for the Taxpayers, and Get Rewarded
A bill known as the “EASY Savings Act,” would provide an incentives of 1% of the agency’s cost savings, up to $10,000, to employees who report ways to save money. However, the law already exists.
Legislation Introduced to End Free Cell Phone Program
U.S. Senators David Vitter (R-La.) and Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.) have introduced legislation to end the welfare subsidy for mobile phone service in the Lifeline Program.
Legislation Introduced to Stop Blacklisting Resorts and Casinos
Legislation has been introduced to stop the practice by federal agencies of canceling or avoiding meetings at resorts and casinos.
Legislation Introduced to Prevent Overlap and Duplication of Federal Programs
U.S. Sens. Tom Coburn, M.D. (R-OK) and Mark Udall (D-CO) have introduced legislation to change the Senate rules to ensure lawmakers have necessary information available to identify all similar existing federal programs before creating new initiatives.
Legislation Introduced to Prevent Federal Agencies from Stockpiling Ammunition
Two Oklahoma lawmakers have introduced legislation to prevent federal agencies from stockpiling what they consider excessive amounts of ammunition in an effort to make more available for sale to the general public.
House Expected to Vote on Bill to Fire Tax Delinquent Federal Workers
The House of Representatives is expected to vote this week on legislation that would make federal employees who have seriously delinquent tax debt ineligible for federal employment.
