Congressman Pushes for Transparency of Agency Settlement Agreements
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Congress Increases Health Protocols as CDC Loosens Guidelines for Public
Nearly two years into the pandemic, lawmakers and public officials remain disjointed in their responsive actions to COVID-19. Confusion parallels the rise in COVID-19 cases as conflicting guidance is provided from the Office of Attending Physician (OAP) to Congress and legislative staff, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for remaining federal employees and the American public.
Senator Seeks Federal Union Assistance in Identifying Claims of Political Interference
Senator Pat Toomey (R-PA) has requested assistance from the National Treasury Employees Union (NTEU) in documenting any accusations of mistreatment of federal employees, noting that his office has received a surge of complaints recently. As ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, Senator Toomey is specifically seeking whistleblowers from agencies under his committee’s jurisdiction.
Lawmakers Press IRS on Returns Backlog Ahead of Tax Season
In a letter to Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Commissioner Charles Rettig, 99 House Republicans urged guidance regarding preparations ahead of the upcoming tax filing season amid the ongoing Coronavirus outbreak.
House Oversight Committee Aim to Boost Young Federal Workforce with Telework Benefits
On December 1, 2021, the House Oversight and Reform Committee Subcommittee on Government Operations convened with the goal of exploring ways to attract and retain young employees, particularly those teleworking for government jobs.
Government Funding Deadline Looms, Draws Concern for Debt Ceiling
Having postponed the decisions earlier in the year, lawmakers now need to fund the government beyond the current December 3 deadline as well as raise the debt ceiling to avoid a default.
Infrastructure Week Materializes as $1.2 trillion Bill Narrowly Passes the House
The bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act was narrowly passed by the House on November 5, 2021, after months of negotiation. In the end, thirteen Republicans voted for the bill and six Democrats voted against it.
House Lawmakers Encourage VA to Expand Recruiting Capabilities, Urge Lead on Medical Innovation
House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Chairman Rep. Mark Takano (D-CA) and Ranking Member Rep. Mike Bost (R-IL) proposed legislation that aims to improve the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) ability to produce medical advancements.