Legislation Introduced to Cap Federal Employee Bonuses
Rep. Mark Meadows (R-NC) has introduced legislation that would place restrictions on bonuses given to federal employees.
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 Make Agency Reports Public
Legislation has been introduced in the House that is designed to increase government transparency by making reports written for Congress by federal agencies available online to the public.
Alexander: “Not a Single Cent” Should Go to Enforce Invalid NLRB Decisions
Senator Lamar Alexander (R-TN.) has offered an amendment to defund the enforcement of any decisions or regulations made by an invalid National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) “quorum” that includes individuals whose presence at the board was ruled by a federal court to be unconstitutional.
RSC Budget Would Require All Federal Employees to Pay More Towards Retirement
The House Republican Study Committee has released its 2014 budget blueprint which includes a number of proposed changes that would impact the federal workforce.
Bill Introduced to Prevent NLRB Legal Uncertainty
House Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions Subcommittee Chairman Phil Roe (R-TN) has introduced legislation that would require the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to cease activity until the legal issues involving the current board have been settled.
Legislation Introduced to Sequester Congressional Pay
Legislation has been introduced to reduce pay for members of Congress by 8.2%.
No Budget, No Pay Legislation Proposed for President
Republicans in the House have introduced legislation that would hold the president’s pay in escrow in the event that he fails to submit a budget in a timely manner.
Legislation Introduced to Raise Social Security Contributions on Top Earners
Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) has introduced legislation that would require Americans making $250,000 per year or more to contribute the 6.2% payroll tax to Social Security.
House Votes to Extend Pay Freeze in Government Funding Bill
The House of Representatives has passed legislation that would extend the pay freeze on the federal workforce through 2013.
White House Holds Off Threatening Veto On House Pay Freeze Bill
The White House issued a statement on the House GOP plan to temporarily fund the government and extend the pay freeze on the federal workforce that stopped short of threatening a veto should it pass both the House and Senate.
