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.
Proposed Legislation
‘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.
Legislation Introduced to Strengthen Whistleblower Protections
Congressman Darrell Issa (R-CA) has introduced legislation designed to strengthen provisions of the Whistleblower Protection Act for federal employees who expose abuse, mismanagement, or criminal activity in federal agencies and programs.
Feeling Under-Taxed? Send Uncle Sam Some Extra Cash
Senator John Thune (R-SD) has introduced legislation that would create an option for individuals who believe they are under-taxed to voluntarily send extra money to the U.S. Treasury.
Proposed Legislation Aims to Help Preserve Investment Income
Senator Mike Crapo (R-ID) and Representative Peter Roskam (R-IL) have proposed legislation to permanently cap the dividends and capital gains tax rate at the current 15% level.
McCain Bill Would Require Parity Between Postal and Federal Workers’ Insurance Premiums
Senator John McCain (R-AZ) has introduced legislation to restore the financial health of the Postal Service.
Johnson and Mulvaney Introduce Legislation to Cut Federal Workforce by 10%
Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI) and Rep. Mick Mulvaney (R-SC) have introduced legislation aimed at cutting the federal workforce through attrition.
Proposed Legislation Would Refund $6.9 Billion Postal Service Has Overpaid Into FERS
Reps. Elijah E. Cummings and Stephen Lynch have introduced legislation to address the Postal Service’s dismal financial situation by making numerous changes in an attempt to restore it to financial solvency. One of the provisions of the bill would be to refund the excess money the Postal Service has paid into the Federal Employee Retirement System.
