Bill Introduced to Cut Federal Workforce by 10% by 2015
Representatives Darrell Issa (R-CA), Dennis Ross (R-FL), and Jason Chaffetz (R-UT) have introduced a bill that would aim to cut the federal workforce by 10% by 2015 through attrition.
Proposed Legislation
Rep. Chaffetz Introduces Bill to Check NLRB’s Litigation Powers
Rep. Jason Chaffetz (R-UT) has introduced a bill intended to rein in the litigation power of the National Labor Relations Board.
South Carolina Representatives Introduce the Job Protection Act
Reps. Tim Scott (R-SC), Joe Wilson (R-SC), and Trey Gowdy (R-SC) have introduced the Job Protection Act which is intended to prevent the National Labor Relations Board from moving forward with its case against Boeing or attempting similar action against other companies.
Congressman Seeks to Freeze Federal Hiring
Rep. Tom Marino (R-PA) has introduced legislation that would freeze federal hiring for most agencies until the federal deficit is eliminated.
Rep. Bishop Introduces Legislation to Enhance Border Security
Rep Rob Bishop (R-UT) introduced the National Security and Federal Lands Protection act. The legislation aims to close security gaps on federal lands along the nation’s borders.
Bill Would Expand Probationary Period for Federal Employees
The probationary period for federal employees is frequently not used by managers even though it is intended to be part of the initial hiring process. A new bill has been introduced to extend the federal government’s probationary period for new employees.
Protecting Military Pay in the Event of a Shutdown
Congressman Jack Kingston (R-GA) and Congressman Louie Gohmert (R-TX) have introduced legislation that would ensure military service members continue to get paid in the event of a government shutdown.
No Pay Raises for DoD Employees With Unsatisfactory Ratings Under Proposed Legislation
A bill introduced this week would prohibit Dept. of Defense employees who receive an unsatisfactory rating from receiving a salary increase.
Senators Propose Ending FERS Defined Benefit Pensions for New Employees
Senators Richard Burr (R-NC) and Tom Coburn (R-OK) have introduced the Public-Private Employee Retirement Act of 2011 which would end the defined benefit pension portion of the Federal Employee Retirement System (FERS) for new federal government hires starting in 2013. Current federal employees would not be affected, but it would apply to members of Congress.
Reforming Welfare
As the battle for making government budget spending cuts continues, new proposals continue to be put forth. 3 Congressmen have introduced the Welfare Reform Act of 2011, a bill designed to make welfare programs more efficient.
