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.
Legislation has been introduced to use the CPI-E for calculating an annual COLA or use a higher figure if the CPI-W is more. How much of a difference would this make in retirement income?
Legislation has been introduced to set the 2025 federal pay raise for federal employees at 7.4%.
Challenges to the power of the federal government can be made in court or through legislation. One new bill would address this issue by creating term limits for federal employees.
Legislation that would increase the COLA for federal retirees in some instances has once again been introduced.
The Senate has approved an amendment that would require reporting on how many federal employees use telework to get higher locality pay.
Legislation has been reintroduced to allow a buyback for time working as a temporary employee to count toward federal retirement payments.
Are federal employee pensions subject to revocation if the employee is a convicted child molester? Usually not. A bill in Congress seeks to change this system.
One Senator believes that switching the start date of the government’s fiscal year will help prevent government shutdowns.
Legislation has been introduced to eliminate government shutdowns.
A bill in Congress would prohibit agencies from assuming the role of dues withholding for unions. Here is an update on how the FLRA has addressed this issue.
