Pay Your Taxes, or Be Confined to These United States
A provision buried inside of a federal highway bill would authorize denial, revocation, or limitation of passports of individuals who are seriously tax delinquent.
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.
RSC Budget Would Increase Pension Contributions
The Republican Study Committee has released a budget blueprint for FY 2013 which would mandate increased pension contributions for all federal workers rather than just new hires.
Legislation Would Merge EPA and DOE
Rep. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) plans to introduce legislation that would consolidate the Department of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency into a new single agency which would be called the Department of Energy and the Environment (DOEE).
Passenger Advocates Would Help Those Treated ‘Inappropriately’ by TSA
Senators Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Susan Collins (R-ME) have introduced legislation that would create passenger advocates at the busiest airports in the country to be a go-to for passengers who feel they have been treated “inappropriately” by the TSA.
Legislation Would Force Ethics Probe for Tax Delinquent Feds
Senator Scott Brown (R-MA) has been promoting the legislation he introduced in March that would require members of Congress as well as federal employees to disclose their delinquent federal or state tax liabilities. Anyone doing so would automatically trigger an ethics investigation as to the source of the problem.
Bill Would Cap Contractor Salaries at $400k
Senators Barbara Boxer (D-CA) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA) have introduced legislation that would cap the reimbursement limit of government contractors’ salaries to the same as the President’s salary: $400,000.
Medicare Reform Plan Would Enroll All Seniors in FEHBP
A group of Senators have introduced legislation that would implement a fix for Medicare by enrolling all senior citizens in the same health care plan as used by members of Congress and all federal employees.
Legislation Would Limit Postal Execs’ Pay to $199,700
Rep. Kathy Hochul (D-NY) has introduced legislation to limit pay of executive officers of the Postal Service to the same level of pay as members of the President’s Cabinet.
Legislation Introduced to Move Election Day to Weekend
Two Congressmen have introduced legislation that would move election day from the first Tuesday in November to the first full weekend.
Proposed Amendment Would Extend Pay Freeze
A one year extension of the pay freeze on federal employees has been buried in an amendment introduced by Senator Pat Roberts (R-KS) to the Senate Highway Bill.
