Pay & Benefits
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…
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.
Federal Workforce News
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.
Federal Workforce News
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.
Federal Workforce News
Congressional Term Limits Amendment Introduced
Congressman Reid Ribble (R-WI) has introduced a Constitutional Amendment that would limit the number of years a member of Congress can serve.
Federal Workforce News
House Committee Advances Federal Employee Pension Cuts Bill
The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee has advanced Congressman Dennis Ross' (R-FL) bill which would require federal employees and members of Congress to contribute more to their…
Federal Workforce News
Proposed Legislation Would Temporarily End Step Increases
Rep. Martha Roby (R-AL) has introduced legislation that would prohibit step increases for federal employees through the end of 2012. Senator Jeff Sessions (R-AL) has introduced companion legislation…
Federal Workforce News
Senate Bill Would Extend Pay Freeze Through June 2014
Not to be outdone by the House, a group of Senators has introduced legislation that would extend the pay freeze on federal employees. The bill would also cut…
Federal Workforce News
Bill Introduced to Reduce Federal Workers’ Pensions
Rep. Dennis Ross (R-FL) has introduced legislation that would increase the amount federal employees would be required to pay towards their retirement plans and eliminate the FERS annuity…
Federal Workforce News
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.
Agency News
‘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.