House Passes USPS Fairness Act
Legislation that would eliminate the Postal Service’s retirement pre-funding mandate has taken another step forward in the legislative process.
Proposed Legislation
CBO Projects USPS Will Continue Defaulting on Retiree Health Fund Payments
CBO said in a recent report that it expects the Postal Service to continue to default on required payments to its retiree health benefits fund.
Lawmakers Want a 3.5% Pay Raise for Federal Employees in 2021
Two lawmakers have introduced legislation to provide a 3.5% pay raise for federal employees in 2021.
Should Agencies be Required to Use Zero-Emission Vehicles?
One lawmaker wants to require federal agencies to only purchase or lease zero-emission vehicles for their fleets.
Bill Would Publicize Tax Debts of Federal Employees
Legislation has been introduced to make the tax debts of federal employees and retirees public information.
4th Time’s the Charm? Bill Reintroduced to Bolster Appeal Rights of Some Feds
Legislation has again been introduced to overturn a court decision which limited appeal rights of some federal employees in sensitive positions.
Legislation Reintroduced to Prevent Government Shutdowns
Another bill has been introduced to end government shutdowns and help the federal employees who suffer from the effects.
Should the VA be Providing Acupuncture Services to Veterans?
Legislation has been introduced to require the VA to expand access to acupuncture services.
Another Bill Attempts to Protect Credit of Federal Employees During Shutdowns
A second bill has been introduced that claims it will help protect the credit of federal employees in the event of a shutdown.
Another Bill Introduced to Try to Stop TSP Investments in China
Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) is stepping up his efforts to try to stop changes to the TSP’s I Fund.