Federal Workforce News
Would a Calendar Change Help Prevent Government Shutdowns?
One Senator believes that switching the start date of the government's fiscal year will help prevent government shutdowns.
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
Bill Proposed to End Government Shutdowns
Legislation has been introduced to eliminate government shutdowns.
Human Resources
Federal Employees and Union Dues Withholding: The Controversy Continues
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.
Pay & Benefits
Pay Cap, Pay Compression, and Potential for Change
The pay cap impacts a growing number of federal employees every year. A new bill would eliminate it.
Federal Workforce News
Legislation Would Allow Marijuana Users Access to Federal Employment
A new bill would prevent current or past marijuana use from disqualifying individuals from working for the federal government.
Federal Workforce News
Bill Would Allow Suing Federal Employees Who Restrict Free Speech
Legislation has been introduced to allow federal employees to be sued for violating Americans' free speech rights.
Pay & Benefits
Bipartisan Amendment Against TSP Investing in China Fails in Senate
Senator Marco Rubio's latest efforts to block TSP investments of federal employees in Chinese companies have failed.
Federal Workforce News
Bill Would Ban Federal Employees From Using the Term “Latinx”
Legislation has been introduced to purge the term "Latinx" from the federal government's lexicon.
Federal Workforce News
Senator Seeks to Ban Schedule F Through 2024 NDAA
One Senator is seeking to use the 2024 NDAA to ban Schedule F.
Retirement
Trying Again to Reform the WEP
Legislation has been reintroduced to reform the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP).