Pay & Benefits
Pair of Bills Would Slash Pay for Over a Million Federal Employees
Two recently introduced bills target locality pay and retirement annuities for the majority of 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.
Human Resources
“DOOBIE Act” Would Codify Federal Hiring Rules for Past Marijuana Use
New legislation would help remove potential barriers for people seeking federal employment who have used marijuana in the past.
Human Resources
Bill Would Subject More Federal Employees to Hatch Act
Legislation has been introduced to restrict partisan political activity of certain federal employees while on duty or in the workplace.
Federal Workforce News
Bipartisan Cooperation is Advancing Federal Telework
A Senate committee advanced legislation which the author says provides a positive framework for telework reform in the federal government.
Federal Workforce News
Legislation Would Eliminate DEI Programs in Federal Agencies
A new bill in Congress would eliminate DEI programs in federal agencies.
Federal Workforce News
Bill Introduced to Protect Mail Carriers From Rising Crime
Legislation has been introduced in an attempt to protect USPS mail carriers from being targeted by criminals.
Federal Workforce News
Bill Would Bar Federal Employees Convicted of Sex Crimes From Receiving Pensions
Legislation has been introduced to prohibit federal employees found guilty of sexual crimes from receiving their government pensions.
Federal Workforce News
Another Bill Introduced to Slash Telework for Federal Employees
Another bill has been introduced in the Senate to put limits on federal employees' use of telework.
Pay & Benefits
Bill Imposing Telework Requirements: “Americans have been on hold while bureaucrats phone it in.”
A bill would impose restrictions on telework by federal employees. It would also require evaluating the impact of telework on delivery and response times of services.
Federal Workforce News
Legislation Introduced to Combat FEHB Fraud
Legislation has been introduced that aims to stop billions of dollars worth of fraud occurring within the FEHB Program.