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S. 4266 — To amend title 5, United States Code, to address telework for Federal employees, and for other purposes.
May 07, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:952
The bill, titled the “Back to Work Act of 2024,” aims to amend the United States Code to change the rules about teleworking for federal employees. It proposes that employees may not telework for more than 40% of their workdays per pay period, with some exceptions for specific roles or...
Simple Explanation
The "Back to Work Act of 2024" says that people who work for the government can only work from home for a few days each week, but there are special cases where they can work from home more. The government wants to make sure every part of this plan is fair and works well by checking it every year.
S. 4780 — To amend title 5, United States Code, to increase the number of days of paid leave provided for certain military service by Federal employees, and for other purposes.
July 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:301
S. 4780 aims to amend title 5 of the United States Code to increase the number of days of paid leave provided to federal employees who serve in the military. Specifically, it allows federal employees to accrue up to 40 days of leave per fiscal year, which can roll over into...
Simple Explanation
S. 4780 wants to give certain government workers who also serve in the military more paid days off—up to 40 days each year. They can save some of these days for later, but there are some questions about who exactly gets this and how it starts in 2025.
H. R. 7576 — To amend section 6323 of title 5, United States Code, to increase the rate at which military leave accrues for members of the Reserve and the National Guard from 15 days to 30 days per year, and for other purposes.
March 07, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:266
H. R. 7576 aims to change the current United States law to give members of the Reserve and the National Guard more military leave. Specifically, it proposes increasing the amount of leave they earn each year from 15 days to 30 days. This change means these service members...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to give the people in the Reserve and the National Guard more days off from work each year, changing it from 15 days to 30 days, so they can take more time for their military duties.
S. 3530 — To retain Federal employees who are spouses of a member of the Armed Forces or the Foreign Service when relocating due to an involuntary transfer, and for other purposes.
December 14, 2023
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,011
The READINESS Act (S. 3530) aims to help federal employees who are married to members of the Armed Forces or Foreign Service when they have to move because their spouse is reassigned. The bill requires federal agencies to allow these employees to work remotely, transfer them...
Simple Explanation
The READINESS Act is a rule to help workers who have to move because their husband or wife works in the military or foreign service. It says the government should let them work from home, find them a new job at their new place, or keep their job open for a while if they can't do the other options.
H. R. 7337 — To provide a short-term disability insurance program for Federal employees for disabilities that are not work-related, and for other purposes.
February 13, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:3,257
H.R. 7337 proposes the establishment of a short-term disability insurance program specifically for federal employees dealing with non-work-related disabilities. The program is designed to offer financial protection by covering short-term injuries, time off to care for family...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7337 is a plan to help workers who get sick or hurt outside of their jobs by giving them some money while they're getting better. Workers have to pay for this insurance themselves, and it can give them up to 70% of what they normally earn, but not for more than a year.
H. R. 10324 — To amend title 5, United States Code, to address telework for Federal employees, and for other purposes.
December 06, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:390
H. R. 10324, also known as the “Show Up to Work Act,” aims to change the rules for teleworking by federal employees. It proposes that federal employees can only telework for up to 25% of their working days in a pay period, unless an agency head approves more telework,...
Simple Explanation
The Show Up to Work Act is a bill that wants federal workers to mostly work from their office instead of home, saying they can do so only a little bit each week unless their boss says it's okay to do more. But, it doesn't promise that anyone can work from home if they want to, and could make people unhappy if they're used to working from home a lot.
S. 1524 — To ensure that whistleblowers, including contractors, are protected from retaliation when a Federal employee orders a reprisal, and for other purposes.
July 29, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:5,312
The bill, titled the “Expanding Whistleblower Protections for Contractors Act of 2024”, aims to strengthen protection for whistleblowers, including contractors, from retaliation by Federal employees. It makes changes to existing laws, ensuring that individuals who report gross mismanagement,...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure that if someone working with the government, like a helper or a worker, sees something wrong and tells on it, they won't get in trouble or punished. It says that nobody can make them feel scared for speaking up, and even special rules can't make them give up this protection.
H. R. 4848 — To provide for a right of action against Federal employees for violations of First Amendment rights.
July 11, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:753
H.R. 4848, titled the “Censorship Accountability Act,” aims to create a legal right for people to take action against federal employees who violate First Amendment rights. If a federal employee, who is not the President or Vice President, unlawfully restricts a citizen's freedom of speech,...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 4848, the “Censorship Accountability Act,” is a plan to let people complain in court if a government worker (but not the President or Vice President) unfairly stops them from speaking freely. If someone wins their case, they might get help to pay for their lawyer, but the U.S. government doesn’t have to pay these costs.
H. R. 9910 — To amend title 5, United States Code, to increase the amount of military leave provided to Federal employees, and for other purposes.
October 01, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:198
H.R. 9910 aims to change the rules regarding military leave for Federal employees in the United States. The bill proposes an amendment to title 5 of the United States Code, increasing the amount of military leave available from 15 days to 36 days. This legislation is intended...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9910 is a plan to give more days off to people who work for the government and also serve in the military. They want to change the rule so these workers get 36 days off instead of just 15.
H. R. 7726 — To amend chapter 77 of title 5, United States Code, to clarify certain due process rights of Federal employees serving in sensitive positions, and for other purposes.
March 19, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:347
H.R. 7726 proposes changes to chapter 77 of title 5 of the United States Code to clarify the due process rights of federal employees who hold sensitive positions. Specifically, it ensures that employees or job applicants who are deemed ineligible for sensitive positions can...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7726 is like a rulebook that makes sure government workers with important jobs have a fair chance to ask for a second look if they're told they can't have their job, as long as their job doesn't need a secret password or special permission.
S. 4656 — To amend title 5, United States Code, concerning restrictions on the participation of certain Federal employees in partisan political activity, and for other purposes.
July 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:243
S. 4656 proposes changes to the United States Code to modify the rules about political activities for certain federal employees. Specifically, it seeks to amend Section 7323(b)(2)(B)(i) of title 5 by expanding the list of employees prohibited from engaging in partisan...
Simple Explanation
Some people who work for the government are not allowed to participate in political activities. This bill is about adding more people to that list, specifically those who work in special offices that investigate other government work to make sure everything is going okay.
H. R. 6797 — To provide for enhanced United States leadership at international organizations, and for other purposes.
December 14, 2023
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,034
H.R. 6797, known as the “Restoring U.S. Leadership in International Organizations Act of 2023,” aims to enhance the United States' role in international organizations. The bill proposes amendments to the Foreign Service Act to promote experience within these organizations and requires federal...
Simple Explanation
The Restoring U.S. Leadership in International Organizations Act of 2023 is a plan to help America be a bigger leader in world groups by having certain government workers learn how to work better with people from other countries, and by making sure America pays its dues to these groups on time.
H. R. 7225 — To restore administrative law judges to the competitive service, and for other purposes.
February 05, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:912
H.R. 7225, titled the "Administrative Law Judges Competitive Service Restoration Act," seeks to change how administrative law judges (ALJs) are appointed in the United States. It would require ALJs to be selected from a list of eligible candidates, have at least seven years...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7225 is a plan to make sure that judges who help decide rule-related issues for the government are picked from a special list and have lots of experience as lawyers. It also says these judges should be treated a bit differently from other government workers, like skipping certain tests and rules.
H. R. 10053 — To require the Director of the Office of Personnel Management to develop and implement mandatory training for covered Federal employees regarding compliance with directives from the President, Vice President, and other political appointees, and for other purposes.
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October 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,253
H.R. 10053, known as the "Stop Resistance Activities by Federal Employees Act" or the "STRAFE Act," mandates the Office of Personnel Management to create mandatory training for certain federal employees. This training aims to ensure compliance with lawful directives from political appointees,...
Simple Explanation
The STRAFE Act is a new rule that makes sure government workers follow the instructions from important leaders like the President. If they don't, they might have to pay money or stop working for the government for some time.
H. R. 7330 — To amend the Secure Fence Act of 2006 to authorize certain States to erect temporary protective fencing within 25 miles of the southwest border to deter unlawful immigration, and for other purposes.
February 13, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:594
H. R. 7330 proposes an amendment to the Secure Fence Act of 2006 to permit certain U.S. states to build temporary protective fencing within 25 miles of the southwest border to deter unlawful immigration. The bill prohibits federal employees from dismantling or tampering with...
Simple Explanation
Some states want permission to put up temporary fences near the border to help stop people from coming into the country without permission. If the fences aren't actually meant to stop people, the government can ask a judge to have them taken down.
H. R. 9191 — To amend title 5, United States Code, to eliminate the use of official time by Federal employees.
July 30, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:279
H.R. 9191 is a proposed bill introduced in the House of Representatives that aims to amend title 5 of the United States Code by removing the practice of federal employees using official time for activities related to labor organizations. This bill, titled the “No Union Time...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9191 is a bill that wants to stop government workers from using their work time to do things for their unions, so they would have to do those activities outside of work hours. This means they couldn't work on union stuff while they are supposed to be doing their regular jobs.
H. R. 10111 — To provide whistleblower protections to Federal personnel for disclosing the use of Federal taxpayer funds to evaluate or research unidentified anomalous phenomenon material, and for other purposes.
November 12, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:863
H.R. 10111 is a bill aimed at providing whistleblower protections to federal employees who disclose the use of federal taxpayer funds for evaluating or researching unidentified anomalous phenomenon material. It amends existing U.S. law to include these disclosures under...
Simple Explanation
Congress has a new bill called the UAP Whistleblower Protection Act that helps protect government workers if they speak up about money being used to study mysterious things in the sky, making sure they don't get in trouble for telling the truth.
H. R. 7127 — To increase the rates of pay under the statutory pay systems and for prevailing rate employees by 7.4 percent, and for other purposes.
January 30, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:590
H.R. 7127, also known as the “Federal Adjustment of Income Rates Act” or the “FAIR Act,” proposes a pay increase for federal employees. For the calendar year 2025, it suggests a 4.0% rise in the basic pay rates under the statutory pay systems and for prevailing rate...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7127 wants to give a small pay raise to federal workers starting in 2025, meaning they would get a bit more money in their paychecks based on where they live and work.
S. 3480 — To address Federal employees and contractors who commit sexual misconduct.
December 13, 2023
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,271
S. 3480, also known as the “CREEPS Act”, addresses the issue of sexual misconduct by federal employees and contractors. It mandates that federal employees convicted of sexual assault while on duty must be removed from service after a hearing. The legislation also prohibits...
Simple Explanation
The "CREEPS Act" says that if people working for the government or companies that work with the government do bad things like hurting others, they have to lose their jobs and can't get better pay or promotions for five years. It also makes sure these rules are part of contracts, so everyone knows they have to be good at work.
S. 3015 — To amend title 5, United States Code, to address telework for Federal employees, and for other purposes.
December 19, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:7,369
The "Telework Reform Act of 2023" is designed to update how federal employees work remotely. It changes definitions and guidelines regarding telework and remote work, requiring agencies to review and update work agreements annually based on performance, agency needs, and employee training....
Simple Explanation
The "Telework Reform Act of 2023" aims to update how government workers do their jobs from home or outside the office. It helps decide who can work from anywhere, how often they need to check if everything’s working well, and brings in rules for giving some people new jobs without the usual competition.
S. 4859 — To prohibit Federal employees and contractors from directing online platforms to censor any speech that is protected by the First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States, and for other purposes.
July 30, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,345
S. 4859, titled “Standing to Challenge Government Censorship Act,” aims to prevent federal employees and contractors from directing online platforms to censor speech protected by the First Amendment. It prohibits employees from using their authority to encourage online...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to stop government workers from telling websites to change or hide what people say online, and if they do, people can sue them for doing it.
H. R. 9207 — To prohibit Federal employees and contractors from directing online platforms to censor any speech that is protected by the First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States, and for other purposes.
July 30, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,350
H. R. 9207, titled the “Standing to Challenge Government Censorship Act,” is a bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives aimed at preventing federal employees and contractors from directing online platforms to censor speech protected by the First Amendment. The...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 9207 wants to stop people who work for the U.S. government from telling websites to remove or hide things people say, unless a judge says it's okay. If someone thinks this rule was broken, they can ask the court to help them.
S. 3688 — To increase the rates of pay under the statutory pay systems and for prevailing rate employees by 7.4 percent, and for other purposes.
January 30, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:402
S. 3688, titled the "Federal Adjustment of Income Rates Act" or the "FAIR Act," proposes to increase the pay rates for federal employees. For the year 2025, it plans to raise the basic pay rates of federal employees under the statutory pay systems by 4 percent. It also...
Simple Explanation
In 2025, this bill wants to give federal workers a little raise, making sure they get paid more. It's like giving them a bit more money to thank them for their hard work.
H. R. 6796 — To extend the provisions of the Foreign Service Families Act to the intelligence community, and for other purposes.
December 14, 2023
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:378
H. R. 6796, titled the “Intelligence Community Families Act,” aims to extend the benefits of the Foreign Service Families Act to members of the intelligence community. It proposes that certain intelligence community employees and officers qualify for in-state tuition rates at...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to help people working in secret spy jobs go to college for less money, just like helpers at the embassies. This means their kids can pay the same cheaper amount for school that kids from the same state do.
H. R. 6959 — To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide that dependent children under the age of 26 are eligible for coverage under the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program, and for other purposes.
January 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:214
H. R. 6959, introduced by Ms. Brownley and Ms. Norton, seeks to change the current regulations relating to health insurance coverage for dependent children of federal employees. The bill proposes to amend title 5 of the United States Code to allow children under the age of 26...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 6959 is a bill that wants to let children of federal workers keep getting help with their teeth and eye check-ups through their parents' work benefits until they turn 26, just like with many other health plans.
H. R. 10040 — To amend section 7342 of title 5, United States Code, to require agencies to submit to the Office of Government Ethics and the Department of State the compiled listing of certain statements relating to the receipt and disposition of foreign gifts and decorations, and for other purposes.
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October 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,665
The Gift Accountability, Reporting, and Disclosures Act (GARD Act) proposes changes to existing U.S. law regarding how federal agencies and politicians handle foreign gifts and decorations. It requires agencies to submit a detailed list of received gifts to both the Office of...
Simple Explanation
The GARD Act is about making sure government workers tell the right people when they get gifts from other countries, and they have to be quick or else they might have to pay a fine. It also says that everyone should be able to see a list of these gifts, but it could be tricky and expensive for some agencies to set all this up.
H. R. 7819 — To ensure that the percentage increase in rates of basic pay for prevailing wage employees shall be equal to the percentage increase received by other Federal employees in the same pay locality, and for other purposes.
March 26, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,058
H.R. 7819 aims to ensure that wage increases for prevailing wage employees, who work in various government jobs, are equal to those given to other Federal employees in the same geographic area. The bill stipulates that, starting from late 2024, these increases cannot exceed...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 7819 is a plan to make sure that workers doing certain jobs for the government get the same pay increases as other government workers in the same area. This is to keep things fair so everyone who works hard gets the same chance for a pay raise.
S. 4656 — To amend title 5, United States Code, concerning restrictions on the participation of certain Federal employees in partisan political activity, and for other purposes.
December 09, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:329
S. 4656 aims to amend title 5 of the United States Code by expanding restrictions on partisan political activities for certain federal employees. Specifically, it seeks to include employees working in any Office of Inspector General or Office of Special Inspector General...
Simple Explanation
S. 4656 is a bill that wants to make sure certain government workers, like those who check if other parts of the government are doing their jobs right, don't mix their work with politics. It’s like making sure the referees in a game can't play for any of the teams.
S. 4334 — To enhance the security operations of the Transportation Security Administration and stability of the transportation security workforce by applying the personnel system under title 5, United States Code, to employees of the Transportation Security Administration, and for other purposes.
May 14, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:5,253
The bill, S. 4334, aims to enhance the operations and workforce stability of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) by applying the federal personnel management system under title 5 of the United States Code to TSA employees. It includes measures that ensure TSA workers receive...
Simple Explanation
The bill is like a plan to make sure the people working at the airport security have the same rules and benefits as other government workers, while also making their jobs safer and nicer. It wants to make sure they get paid fairly, are treated well, and are happy at work.
S. 4868 — To amend title 5, United States Code, to eliminate the use of official time by Federal employees.
July 30, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:261
S. 4868 amends title 5 of the United States Code to stop federal employees from using "official time" to perform tasks related to labor organizations during work hours. Under this bill, any activity related to labor organizations must be done when the employee is not on duty. The bill's...
Simple Explanation
Imagine if someone at work had to stop doing their job to help make rules for a club. This bill says they can't do that during work time anymore.
S. 3029 — To amend title 5, United States Code, to increase death gratuities and funeral allowances for Federal employees, and for other purposes.
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May 09, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:3,222
The bill S. 3029, titled the “Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act,” seeks to amend title 5 of the United States Code to enhance the compensation provided to the families of federal employees who die in the line of duty. It proposes increasing the death...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to give more money to the families of government workers who sadly die doing their jobs, making sure they get enough help for things like funerals and other expenses. It also wants to keep the money amounts fair over time by adjusting them according to the cost of living.
S. 5479 — To implement a 5-year pilot program establishing a performance-based pay structure for certain Federal employees in order to enhance productivity, accountability, and employee satisfaction in public service.
December 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,764
S. 5479 aims to start a 5-year pilot program to create a performance-based pay system for some Federal employees. The program, initiated by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, involves selecting between 1% and 10% of eligible employees from various executive...
Simple Explanation
Imagine a plan where some people working for the government might get more toys if they do their jobs really well, kind of like getting stickers for doing good work at school. But if they don't do well, they might get fewer toys, which some think might be a little unfair.
S. 131 — To amend chapter 81 of title 5, United States Code, to cover, for purposes of workers’ compensation under such chapter, services by physician assistants and nurse practitioners provided to injured Federal workers, and for other purposes.
December 17, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,173
S. 131 aims to amend chapter 81 of title 5 of the United States Code to include services by physician assistants and nurse practitioners under workers' compensation for Federal workers. The bill specifies that these medical professionals can provide care within the scope...
Simple Explanation
The big people in charge want to let nurse helpers and doctor helpers take care of hurt government workers and get paid for it, just like real doctors. They are also asking a really important person to make the rules clear in six months so everyone understands what to do.
S. 3488 — To amend title 51, United States Code, to provide for a NASA public-private talent program, and for other purposes.
December 13, 2023
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,440
The bill, titled the "NASA Talent Exchange Program Act," aims to amend Title 51 of the United States Code to create a public-private talent exchange program at NASA. This program allows for temporary assignments of employees between NASA and private sector entities, with...
Simple Explanation
The "NASA Talent Exchange Program Act" lets NASA and companies swap employees for a while so they can learn new things from each other. This is done carefully to make sure everyone follows the rules and doesn’t do anything they're not supposed to.

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