Senator Grassley Questions IPA Authority, Ex-Google CEO’s Influence
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Federal Workers Prepare for Changes Under New House Rules Package
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Federal Workforce Priorities Left Unfinished in 117th Congress
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Congress Passes Appropriations, Averting Government Shutdown
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Congress in a Rush to Finish Omnibus Bill
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Annual Defense Authorization Includes Federal Workforce Provisions
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Legislation to Protect First Responder Retirement Clears Congress
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Stakeholders Push to Prevent Firings of Career Staff
A coalition of nearly 50 organizations urged Congress to pass the Preventing a Patronage System Act in the FY 2023 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) last week. This week, two lawmakers echoed that call in an op-ed published in GovExec.
Senate Returns to Chambers to Consider NDAA Amendments
The Senate is back this week to debate on the 2023 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The annual authorization bills not only set Pentagon policy but often becomes a vehicle for myriad other provisions.
House Passes NDAA with Pentagon Budget of $840.2 Billion
The House of Representatives passed last week its version of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal year (FY) 2023 by a vote of 329-101.
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.
Federal Health Insurance Plans Are ‘Essential’ During Government Shutdowns
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) released a final rule on April 2, 2021 that states federal employees will not lose their health benefits during government shutdowns. The OPM rule implements provisions within the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) of 2020 to make certain federal health and life insurance services “essential.”
OPM Releases Memo on Recent Pay and Leave-Related Legislative Changes
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) released a memo on February 16, 2021 detailing several legislative changes and extensions affecting federal employee pay and certain benefits with the implementation of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 and the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021.
2021 NDAA Passes Congress with Enough Support for Veto Override
The U.S. Senate passed the FY 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), an all-encompassing piece of legislation that introduces provisions related to many agencies and federal employees, with an 84-13 majority. This margin means that even if President Trump vetoes the bill, as he has threatened, there is enough support in Congress to override the veto.
Congress Finalizes NDAA, Including Federal Leave Provisions
Congress finalized its conference report on the 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) on December 3, preparing the expansive piece of legislation with provisions related to many agencies and federal employees for a final vote.