Federal Workforce News
Sanders Vows to Fight to Protect Social Security
Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) announced Thursday that he intends to introduce legislation when Congress reconvenes to "strengthen and preserve Social Security."
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.
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Congressman to Introduce Legislation to Repeal Debt Ceiling
Congressman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) said in a recent statement that he plans to introduce legislation to repeal the debt ceiling, saying that it is "arbitrary and has nothing…
Federal Workforce News
Hatch and Coburn Introduce Legislation to Cut Federal Workforce
Senators Orrin Hatch (R-UT) and Tom Coburn (R-OK) have introduced legislation to significantly reduce both the size and scope of the federal workforce.
Federal Workforce News
Vitter: Time to Get Rid of the Presidential Coin
Senator David Vitter (R-LA) has introduced legislation that would terminate minting the $1 presidential coin by repealing the Presidential Dollar Coin Act of 2005.
Federal Workforce News
Legislation Introduced to Block NLRB from Dictating Location of Jobs in U.S.
Five Republican Congressmen have sponsored legislation that would prohibit the National Labor Relations Board from dictating where a private business can and cannot locate jobs in the United…
Federal Workforce News
Congressmen Introduce Legislation to Prioritize Spending in Event of No Debt Agreement
Reps. Steve Southerland (R-FL) and Trey Gowdy (R-SC) have introduced legislation that would put seniors, veterans, and active duty military first in line for receiving payments in the…
Federal Workforce News
House Members Introduce Federal Workers Compensation Modernization and Improvement Act
Four members of Congress have introduced legislation designed to enhance the program that provides compensation to federal employees as a result of injuries or illnesses suffered on the…
Agency News
Issa Introduces Postal Reform Act
Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA) has introduced legislation to implement sweeping, structural reforms and prevent a potential taxpayer bailout of the Postal Service.
Federal Workforce News
Senators Introduce Bill to Reduce Federal Vehicle Fleet By 20%
Senators Tom Coburn, M.D. (R-OK) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) have introduced a bill that would reduce the amount the federal government can spend on buying and leasing non-essential…
Agency News
Cutting Federal Spending: One Federal Agency Targeted in Congress for Extinction
It isn't often that a federal agency is eliminated but it does happen. One small agency is not on a political hot seat and may be voted out…