House Oversight Committee Advances Federal Telework Expansion Bill
The House Oversight and Reform Committee advanced legislation this week aimed at enhancing federal telework policies by a vote of 23 to 17.
Newly Confirmed TSP Board Works to Resolve Issues Following System Upgrades
The Senate confirmed President Joe Biden’s nominees to serve on the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board. The new board members begin their service amid Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) issues.
Solarium Successor Urges NCD, Congress to Enhance Federal Cyber Workforce
An offshoot of the congressionally chartered panel, the Cyberspace Solarium Commission (CSC) 2.0 released its most recent report last week.
House, Senate Begin FY23 NDAA Legislative Process
Last week, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal year 2023 (FY23) was introduced into both chambers of Congress for committee and subcommittee review.
Lawmakers Urge Appropriators Boost Tech Modernization Fund
Senators Mark Warner (D-VA), Steve Daines (R-MT) and Thom Tillis (R-NC) urged their colleagues to allocate an additional $300 million to the Technology Modernization Fund (TMF).
House Oversight Committee Advances Workforce Reform Legislation
Last week, the House Oversight and Reform Committee advanced legislation aiming to resolve key federal workforce and benefits issues for interns and first responders.
Speaker Pelosi Issues Pay Order, Requires Minimum $45k Annual Salary for House Staff
Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) announced Friday that the House of Representatives will now require staffers earn a minimum annual salary of $45,000 and expanded the cap to $203,700.
Bipartisan Coalition of Lawmakers Renew 5.1% Raise Campaign for Federal Employees
A coalition of 62 lawmakers have urged Chair Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) to include in the fiscal year (FY) 2023 appropriations a 5.1 percent salary raise for all federal employees.
Title 42 Disputes Continue, Stalls COVID-19 Relief
Senators Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ) and James Lankford (R-OK) introduced last week legislation to ensure the administration has a comprehensive, workable plan in place before lifting Title 42.
New Bill Addresses ‘Dysfunctional’ Federal Hiring Process
Senators James Lankford (R-OK) and Mike Braun (R-IN) introduced last week legislation to overhaul hiring in the federal workforce and proposing to remove recruiting obstacles.
Alleged Taxpayer Funds Misuse on Capitol Hill Prompt Investigations
The Office of Congressional Ethics (OGE) has twice investigated Rep. Alex Mooney (R-WV) for alleged misuse of taxpayer dollars and interference with an investigation in the past year.
Proposed Bipartisan Bill Aims to Improve Government Efficiency, Save Taxpayers Money
Reps. Kilmer and Timmons aim to improve government efficiency and increase taxpayer savings with their latest bill—the Improving Government for America’s Taxpayers Act (H.R. 262).
Capitol Complex Reopens to Public Amid Officials, Staff Concerns
As limited tours resume at the Capitol Complex this week, officials remain concerned for the wellness of staff given unaddressed security and health concerns.
Congress Approves FY22 Appropriations with Six Months Until FY23
The Senate voted 68-31 to pass a $1.5 trillion appropriations package funding the federal government through the rest of fiscal year (FY) 2022, and President Biden signed the bill into law shortly after.
FY 2022 Government Appropriations Possible Before Concurrent CR Expires
Appropriations negotiators in the House have reportedly worked through the night finalizing a $1.5 trillion omnibus package on government funding and are close to an agreement.
Customer Service Legislation Advances Through Senate Committee
The Federal Agency Customer Experience (FACE) Act recently advanced through the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. The bill now faces a full Senate vote before moving forward to the House of Representatives for consideration.
Partnership for Public Service Calls for Reduction in Number of Senate-Confirmed Appointees, Highlights Trends in Senate Confirmation Process
An August 9, 2021 report from the Partnership for Public Service argues that Senate confirmations of political appointees to fill vacancies are a slow and time-consuming process and many positions should not require Senate confirmation at all.