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Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
Client: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
Oppose cuts to earned federal retirement and health benefits via the budget reconciliation process, including by opposing H.Con.Res.14 and H.R.1. Support the Equal COLA Act, H.R.491/S.624, to provide full cost-of-living adjustments (matching the change in the consumer price index) for federal retirees covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Support H.R. 1522, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, to allow federal employees to pay a deposit to obtain creditable service toward retirement for temporary position service.
Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
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NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION via NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
2026 · third_quarter · Q3
Oppose cuts to earned federal retirement and health benefits via the budget reconciliation process, including by opposing H.Con.Res.14 and H.R.1 (with provisions included) Support bipartisan agreement on government funding. Support reversal of reductions in force initiated in response to a RIF. Support the Prevent Government Shutdowns Act, S. 4632/ H.R. 5870, to provide for automatic continuing resolutions in the event of a lapse in appropriations. Support funding for 9/11 Pentagon Memorial Education Center Urge members of Congress to oppose Office of Management and Budget interpretation of the Government Employee Fair Treatment Act that would not require backpay for federal employees. Support continuing resolution to prevent a government shutdown. Support the Prevent Government Shutdowns Act, H.R. 5870/S.4632.
Source: Senate LDA
Client: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
Oppose cuts to earned federal retirement and health benefits via the budget reconciliation process, including by opposing H.Con.Res.14 and H.R.1 (with provisions included) Support bipartisan agreement on government funding. Support reversal of reductions in force initiated in response to a RIF. Support the Prevent Government Shutdowns Act, S. 4632/ H.R. 5870, to provide for automatic continuing resolutions in the event of a lapse in appropriations. Support funding for 9/11 Pentagon Memorial Education Center Urge members of Congress to oppose Office of Management and Budget interpretation of the Government Employee Fair Treatment Act that would not require backpay for federal employees. Support continuing resolution to prevent a government shutdown. Support the Prevent Government Shutdowns Act, H.R. 5870/S.4632.
Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
Client: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
Oppose cuts to earned federal retirement and health benefits via the budget reconciliation process, including by opposing H.Con.Res.14 and H.R.1 (with provisions included) Support bipartisan agreement on government funding. Support reversal of reductions in force initiated in response to a RIF. Support funding for 9/11 Pentagon Memorial Education Center Urge members of Congress to oppose Office of Management and Budget interpretation of the Government Employee Fair Treatment Act that would not require backpay for federal employees.
Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
Client: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
Oppose cuts to earned federal retirement and health benefits via the budget reconciliation process, including by opposing H.Con.Res.14 and H.R.1. Support the Equal COLA Act, H.R.491/S.624, to provide full cost-of-living adjustments (matching the change in the consumer price index) for federal retirees covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Support H.R. 1522, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, to allow federal employees to pay a deposit to obtain creditable service toward retirement for temporary position service.
Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
Client: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
Oppose cuts to earned federal retirement and health benefits via the budget reconciliation process, including by opposing H.Con.Res.14 and H.R.1 (with provisions included) Support bipartisan agreement on government funding. Support reversal of reductions in force initiated in response to a RIF. Support the Prevent Government Shutdowns Act, S. 4632/ H.R. 5870, to provide for automatic continuing resolutions in the event of a lapse in appropriations. Support funding for 9/11 Pentagon Memorial Education Center Urge members of Congress to oppose Office of Management and Budget interpretation of the Government Employee Fair Treatment Act that would not require backpay for federal employees.
Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
Client: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
Oppose cuts to earned federal retirement and health benefits via the budget reconciliation process, including by opposing H.Con.Res.14 and H.R.1. Support the Equal COLA Act, H.R.491/S.624, to provide full cost-of-living adjustments (matching the change in the consumer price index) for federal retirees covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Support H.R. 1522, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, to allow federal employees to pay a deposit to obtain creditable service toward retirement for temporary position service.
Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
Client: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
Oppose large-scale reductions in the federal workforce, urging Congress to take action to oppose publicly, support appropriations riders to block actions. Support adequate staffing levels for government agencies, and executive branch action consistent with congressional directives. Oppose cuts to earned federal retirement and health benefits via the budget reconciliation process, including by opposing H.Con.Res.14, and opposing inclusion of provisions related to federal benefits and the merit-based civil service in H.R. 1 (and opposing H.R. 1 when included) Support bipartisan agreement on government funding. Support S. 3012/H.R.7137/S.3168, the Shutdown Fairness Act, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the True Shutdown Fairness Act, S. 3039/S.3165, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Military and Federal Employee Protection Act, S. 3043, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Saving the Civil Service Act, H.R.492/S.134, to prohibit a return of Schedule F (or Schedule Policy/Career). Support the Equal COLA Act, H.R.491/S.624, to provide full cost-of-living adjustments (matching the change in the consumer price index) for federal retirees covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Support the FAIR Act, H.R.493/S.126, to provide for a federal employee pay increase in calendar year 2026. Support H.R.3547/S.1861, the Servicemember Healthcare Freedom Act, to allow members of the Selected Reserve and National Guard to have the choice between military and civilian healthcare plans. Support S. 2078/H.R. 3317, the Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act, to increase death gratuities and funeral allowances for federal employees. Support H.R. 1670, the Family Building FEHB Fairness Act, to require federal employee health benefit plans to include assisted reproductive treatment benefits. Support H.R. 1522, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, to allow federal employees to pay a deposit to obtain creditable service toward retirement for temporary position service. Support H.R. 2550/S.2837, to overturn an executive order that ends collective bargaining for federal federal employees at certain federal agencies. Support H.R. 1989/S.918, to allow probationary employees involuntarily separated to continue their probationary period upon reinstatement. Support H.R.5599/S.3141, the Securing Assurance for Federal employees (SAFE) Act, to prohibit unlawful federal employee terminations and requiring reinstatement with back pay for anyone fired in violation of law. Support the Help FEDS Act, H.R. 5572/S.2948, to require states to provide unemployment benefits to federal employees during a government shutdown. Support the creation of the Federal Workforce Caucus. Support the FAIR Act, H.R. 7480/S.3823, to provide 4.1 percent average pay rate increase to federal employees in 2027. Oppose proposed rules to eliminate appeal rights to the Merit System Protection Board for probationary employees, to challenge reduction in force actions, and to challenge suitability determinations.
An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.
Client: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
Oppose cuts to earned federal retirement and health benefits via the budget reconciliation process, including by opposing H.Con.Res.14 and H.R.1 (with provisions included) Support bipartisan agreement on government funding. Support reversal of reductions in force initiated in response to a RIF. Support funding for 9/11 Pentagon Memorial Education Center Urge members of Congress to oppose Office of Management and Budget interpretation of the Government Employee Fair Treatment Act that would not require backpay for federal employees.
An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.
Client: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
Oppose cuts to earned federal retirement and health benefits via the budget reconciliation process, including by opposing H.Con.Res.14 and H.R.1. Support the Equal COLA Act, H.R.491/S.624, to provide full cost-of-living adjustments (matching the change in the consumer price index) for federal retirees covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Support H.R. 1522, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, to allow federal employees to pay a deposit to obtain creditable service toward retirement for temporary position service.
An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.
Client: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
Oppose cuts to earned federal retirement and health benefits via the budget reconciliation process, including by opposing H.Con.Res.14 and H.R.1 (with provisions included) Support bipartisan agreement on government funding. Support reversal of reductions in force initiated in response to a RIF. Support the Prevent Government Shutdowns Act, S. 4632/ H.R. 5870, to provide for automatic continuing resolutions in the event of a lapse in appropriations. Support funding for 9/11 Pentagon Memorial Education Center Urge members of Congress to oppose Office of Management and Budget interpretation of the Government Employee Fair Treatment Act that would not require backpay for federal employees. Support continuing resolution to prevent a government shutdown. Support the Prevent Government Shutdowns Act, H.R. 5870/S.4632.
An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.
Client: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
Oppose large-scale reductions in the federal workforce, urging Congress to take action to oppose publicly, support appropriations riders to block actions. Support adequate staffing levels for government agencies, and executive branch action consistent with congressional directives. Oppose cuts to earned federal retirement and health benefits via the budget reconciliation process, including by opposing H.Con.Res.14, and opposing inclusion of provisions related to federal benefits and the merit-based civil service in H.R. 1 (and opposing H.R. 1 when included) Support bipartisan agreement on government funding. Support S. 3012/H.R.7137/S.3168, the Shutdown Fairness Act, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the True Shutdown Fairness Act, S. 3039/S.3165, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Military and Federal Employee Protection Act, S. 3043, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Saving the Civil Service Act, H.R.492/S.134, to prohibit a return of Schedule F (or Schedule Policy/Career). Support the Equal COLA Act, H.R.491/S.624, to provide full cost-of-living adjustments (matching the change in the consumer price index) for federal retirees covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Support the FAIR Act, H.R.493/S.126, to provide for a federal employee pay increase in calendar year 2026. Support H.R.3547/S.1861, the Servicemember Healthcare Freedom Act, to allow members of the Selected Reserve and National Guard to have the choice between military and civilian healthcare plans. Support S. 2078/H.R. 3317, the Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act, to increase death gratuities and funeral allowances for federal employees. Support H.R. 1670, the Family Building FEHB Fairness Act, to require federal employee health benefit plans to include assisted reproductive treatment benefits. Support H.R. 1522, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, to allow federal employees to pay a deposit to obtain creditable service toward retirement for temporary position service. Support H.R. 2550/S.2837, to overturn an executive order that ends collective bargaining for federal federal employees at certain federal agencies. Support H.R. 1989/S.918, to allow probationary employees involuntarily separated to continue their probationary period upon reinstatement. Support H.R.5599/S.3141, the Securing Assurance for Federal employees (SAFE) Act, to prohibit unlawful federal employee terminations and requiring reinstatement with back pay for anyone fired in violation of law. Support the Help FEDS Act, H.R. 5572/S.2948, to require states to provide unemployment benefits to federal employees during a government shutdown. Support the creation of the Federal Workforce Caucus. Support the FAIR Act, H.R. 7480/S.3823, to provide 4.1 percent average pay rate increase to federal employees in 2027. Oppose proposed rules to eliminate appeal rights to the Merit System Protection Board for probationary employees, to challenge reduction in force actions, and to challenge suitability determinations.
An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.
Client: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
Oppose cuts to earned federal retirement and health benefits via the budget reconciliation process, including by opposing H.Con.Res.14 and H.R.1 (with provisions included) Support bipartisan agreement on government funding. Support reversal of reductions in force initiated in response to a RIF. Support the Prevent Government Shutdowns Act, S. 4632/ H.R. 5870, to provide for automatic continuing resolutions in the event of a lapse in appropriations. Support funding for 9/11 Pentagon Memorial Education Center Urge members of Congress to oppose Office of Management and Budget interpretation of the Government Employee Fair Treatment Act that would not require backpay for federal employees.
An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.
Client: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
Oppose cuts to earned federal retirement and health benefits via the budget reconciliation process, including by opposing H.Con.Res.14 and H.R.1. Support the Equal COLA Act, H.R.491/S.624, to provide full cost-of-living adjustments (matching the change in the consumer price index) for federal retirees covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Support H.R. 1522, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, to allow federal employees to pay a deposit to obtain creditable service toward retirement for temporary position service.
An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.
Client: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
Oppose cuts to earned federal retirement and health benefits via the budget reconciliation process, including by opposing H.Con.Res.14 and H.R.1. Support the Equal COLA Act, H.R.491/S.624, to provide full cost-of-living adjustments (matching the change in the consumer price index) for federal retirees covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Support H.R. 1522, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, to allow federal employees to pay a deposit to obtain creditable service toward retirement for temporary position service.
Federal Worker Protection Act
Client: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
Oppose large-scale reductions in the federal workforce, urging Congress to take action to oppose publicly, support appropriations riders to block actions. Support adequate staffing levels for government agencies, and executive branch action consistent with congressional directives. Oppose cuts to earned federal retirement and health benefits via the budget reconciliation process. Support bipartisan agreement on government funding. Support S. 3012/H.R.7137/S.3168, the Shutdown Fairness Act, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the True Shutdown Fairness Act, S. 3039/S.3165, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Military and Federal Employee Protection Act, S. 3043, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Saving the Civil Service Act, H.R.492/S.134, to prohibit a return of Schedule F (or Schedule Policy/Career). Support the Equal COLA Act, H.R.491/S.624, to provide full cost-of-living adjustments (matching the change in the consumer price index) for federal retirees covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Support S. 2078/H.R. 3317, the Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act, to increase death gratuities and funeral allowances for federal employees. Support H.R. 1670, the Family Building FEHB Fairness Act, to require federal employee health benefit plans to include assisted reproductive treatment benefits. Support H.R. 1522, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, to allow federal employees to pay a deposit to obtain creditable service toward retirement for temporary position service. Support H.R. 2550/S.2837, to overturn an executive order that ends collective bargaining for federal federal employees at certain federal agencies. Support H.R. 1989/S.918, to allow probationary employees involuntarily separated to continue their probationary period upon reinstatement. Support H.R.5599/S.3141, the Securing Assurance for Federal employees (SAFE) Act, to prohibit unlawful federal employee terminations and requiring reinstatement with back pay for anyone fired in violation of law. Support the Help FEDS Act, H.R. 5572/S.2948, to require states to provide unemployment benefits to federal employees during a government shutdown. Support the creation of the Federal Workforce Caucus. Support the FAIR Act, H.R. 7480/S.3823, to provide 4.1 percent average pay rate increase to federal employees in 2027. Oppose proposed rules to eliminate appeal rights to the Merit System Protection Board for probationary employees, to challenge reduction in force actions, and to challenge suitability determinations. Oppose proposed governmentwide nondisclosure agreement via official comment. Raise concerns regarding OPM request for private medical claims data. Support aspects of the Pharmacists Fight Back Act to challenge anti-competitive practices by pharmacy benefit managers. Support introduction of bill to allow FEHB participants a special enrollment period for Medicare Part B. Support the Prevent Government Shutdowns Act, H.R. 5870/S.4632. Support adequate surveying of federal employee viewpoints. Support the The Federal Employee Records Relief Act (H.R. 10718). Support the Federal Worker Protection Act (H.R. 10198)
Federal Employee Records Relief Act
Client: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
Oppose large-scale reductions in the federal workforce, urging Congress to take action to oppose publicly, support appropriations riders to block actions. Support adequate staffing levels for government agencies, and executive branch action consistent with congressional directives. Oppose cuts to earned federal retirement and health benefits via the budget reconciliation process. Support bipartisan agreement on government funding. Support S. 3012/H.R.7137/S.3168, the Shutdown Fairness Act, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the True Shutdown Fairness Act, S. 3039/S.3165, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Military and Federal Employee Protection Act, S. 3043, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Saving the Civil Service Act, H.R.492/S.134, to prohibit a return of Schedule F (or Schedule Policy/Career). Support the Equal COLA Act, H.R.491/S.624, to provide full cost-of-living adjustments (matching the change in the consumer price index) for federal retirees covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Support S. 2078/H.R. 3317, the Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act, to increase death gratuities and funeral allowances for federal employees. Support H.R. 1670, the Family Building FEHB Fairness Act, to require federal employee health benefit plans to include assisted reproductive treatment benefits. Support H.R. 1522, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, to allow federal employees to pay a deposit to obtain creditable service toward retirement for temporary position service. Support H.R. 2550/S.2837, to overturn an executive order that ends collective bargaining for federal federal employees at certain federal agencies. Support H.R. 1989/S.918, to allow probationary employees involuntarily separated to continue their probationary period upon reinstatement. Support H.R.5599/S.3141, the Securing Assurance for Federal employees (SAFE) Act, to prohibit unlawful federal employee terminations and requiring reinstatement with back pay for anyone fired in violation of law. Support the Help FEDS Act, H.R. 5572/S.2948, to require states to provide unemployment benefits to federal employees during a government shutdown. Support the creation of the Federal Workforce Caucus. Support the FAIR Act, H.R. 7480/S.3823, to provide 4.1 percent average pay rate increase to federal employees in 2027. Oppose proposed rules to eliminate appeal rights to the Merit System Protection Board for probationary employees, to challenge reduction in force actions, and to challenge suitability determinations. Oppose proposed governmentwide nondisclosure agreement via official comment. Raise concerns regarding OPM request for private medical claims data. Support aspects of the Pharmacists Fight Back Act to challenge anti-competitive practices by pharmacy benefit managers. Support introduction of bill to allow FEHB participants a special enrollment period for Medicare Part B. Support the Prevent Government Shutdowns Act, H.R. 5870/S.4632. Support adequate surveying of federal employee viewpoints. Support the The Federal Employee Records Relief Act (H.R. 10718). Support the Federal Worker Protection Act (H.R. 10198)
Federal Retirement Fairness Act
Client: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
Oppose large-scale reductions in the federal workforce, urging Congress to take action to oppose publicly, support appropriations riders to block actions. Support adequate staffing levels for government agencies, and executive branch action consistent with congressional directives. Oppose cuts to earned federal retirement and health benefits via the budget reconciliation process. Support bipartisan agreement on government funding. Support S. 3012/H.R.7137/S.3168, the Shutdown Fairness Act, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the True Shutdown Fairness Act, S. 3039/S.3165, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Military and Federal Employee Protection Act, S. 3043, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Saving the Civil Service Act, H.R.492/S.134, to prohibit a return of Schedule F (or Schedule Policy/Career). Support the Equal COLA Act, H.R.491/S.624, to provide full cost-of-living adjustments (matching the change in the consumer price index) for federal retirees covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Support S. 2078/H.R. 3317, the Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act, to increase death gratuities and funeral allowances for federal employees. Support H.R. 1670, the Family Building FEHB Fairness Act, to require federal employee health benefit plans to include assisted reproductive treatment benefits. Support H.R. 1522, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, to allow federal employees to pay a deposit to obtain creditable service toward retirement for temporary position service. Support H.R. 2550/S.2837, to overturn an executive order that ends collective bargaining for federal federal employees at certain federal agencies. Support H.R. 1989/S.918, to allow probationary employees involuntarily separated to continue their probationary period upon reinstatement. Support H.R.5599/S.3141, the Securing Assurance for Federal employees (SAFE) Act, to prohibit unlawful federal employee terminations and requiring reinstatement with back pay for anyone fired in violation of law. Support the Help FEDS Act, H.R. 5572/S.2948, to require states to provide unemployment benefits to federal employees during a government shutdown. Support the creation of the Federal Workforce Caucus. Support the FAIR Act, H.R. 7480/S.3823, to provide 4.1 percent average pay rate increase to federal employees in 2027. Oppose proposed rules to eliminate appeal rights to the Merit System Protection Board for probationary employees, to challenge reduction in force actions, and to challenge suitability determinations. Oppose proposed governmentwide nondisclosure agreement via official comment. Raise concerns regarding OPM request for private medical claims data. Support aspects of the Pharmacists Fight Back Act to challenge anti-competitive practices by pharmacy benefit managers. Support introduction of bill to allow FEHB participants a special enrollment period for Medicare Part B. Support the Prevent Government Shutdowns Act, H.R. 5870/S.4632. Support adequate surveying of federal employee viewpoints. Support the The Federal Employee Records Relief Act (H.R. 10718). Support the Federal Worker Protection Act (H.R. 10198)
Federal Retirement Fairness Act
Client: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
Oppose cuts to earned federal retirement and health benefits via the budget reconciliation process, including by opposing H.Con.Res.14 and H.R.1. Support the Equal COLA Act, H.R.491/S.624, to provide full cost-of-living adjustments (matching the change in the consumer price index) for federal retirees covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Support H.R. 1522, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, to allow federal employees to pay a deposit to obtain creditable service toward retirement for temporary position service.
Federal Retirement Fairness Act
Client: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
Oppose large-scale reductions in the federal workforce, urging Congress to take action to oppose publicly, support appropriations riders to block actions. Support adequate staffing levels for government agencies, and executive branch action consistent with congressional directives. Oppose cuts to earned federal retirement and health benefits via the budget reconciliation process, including by opposing H.Con.Res.14, and opposing inclusion of provisions related to federal benefits and the merit-based civil service in H.R. 1 (and opposing H.R. 1 when included) Support bipartisan agreement on government funding. Support S. 3012/H.R.7137/S.3168, the Shutdown Fairness Act, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the True Shutdown Fairness Act, S. 3039/S.3165, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Military and Federal Employee Protection Act, S. 3043, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Saving the Civil Service Act, H.R.492/S.134, to prohibit a return of Schedule F (or Schedule Policy/Career). Support the Equal COLA Act, H.R.491/S.624, to provide full cost-of-living adjustments (matching the change in the consumer price index) for federal retirees covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Support the FAIR Act, H.R.493/S.126, to provide for a federal employee pay increase in calendar year 2026. Support H.R.3547/S.1861, the Servicemember Healthcare Freedom Act, to allow members of the Selected Reserve and National Guard to have the choice between military and civilian healthcare plans. Support S. 2078/H.R. 3317, the Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act, to increase death gratuities and funeral allowances for federal employees. Support H.R. 1670, the Family Building FEHB Fairness Act, to require federal employee health benefit plans to include assisted reproductive treatment benefits. Support H.R. 1522, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, to allow federal employees to pay a deposit to obtain creditable service toward retirement for temporary position service. Support H.R. 2550/S.2837, to overturn an executive order that ends collective bargaining for federal federal employees at certain federal agencies. Support H.R. 1989/S.918, to allow probationary employees involuntarily separated to continue their probationary period upon reinstatement. Support H.R.5599/S.3141, the Securing Assurance for Federal employees (SAFE) Act, to prohibit unlawful federal employee terminations and requiring reinstatement with back pay for anyone fired in violation of law. Support the Help FEDS Act, H.R. 5572/S.2948, to require states to provide unemployment benefits to federal employees during a government shutdown. Support the creation of the Federal Workforce Caucus. Support the FAIR Act, H.R. 7480/S.3823, to provide 4.1 percent average pay rate increase to federal employees in 2027. Oppose proposed rules to eliminate appeal rights to the Merit System Protection Board for probationary employees, to challenge reduction in force actions, and to challenge suitability determinations.
Federal Retirement Fairness Act
Client: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
Oppose cuts to earned federal retirement and health benefits via the budget reconciliation process, including by opposing H.Con.Res.14 and H.R.1. Support the Equal COLA Act, H.R.491/S.624, to provide full cost-of-living adjustments (matching the change in the consumer price index) for federal retirees covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Support H.R. 1522, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, to allow federal employees to pay a deposit to obtain creditable service toward retirement for temporary position service.
Federal Retirement Fairness Act
Client: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
Oppose large-scale reductions in the federal workforce, urging Congress to take action to oppose publicly, support appropriations riders to block actions. Support adequate staffing levels for government agencies, and executive branch action consistent with congressional directives. Oppose cuts to earned federal retirement and health benefits via the budget reconciliation process. Support bipartisan agreement on government funding. Support S. 3012/H.R.7137/S.3168, the Shutdown Fairness Act, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the True Shutdown Fairness Act, S. 3039/S.3165, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Military and Federal Employee Protection Act, S. 3043, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Saving the Civil Service Act, H.R.492/S.134, to prohibit a return of Schedule F (or Schedule Policy/Career). Support the Equal COLA Act, H.R.491/S.624, to provide full cost-of-living adjustments (matching the change in the consumer price index) for federal retirees covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Support S. 2078/H.R. 3317, the Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act, to increase death gratuities and funeral allowances for federal employees. Support H.R. 1670, the Family Building FEHB Fairness Act, to require federal employee health benefit plans to include assisted reproductive treatment benefits. Support H.R. 1522, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, to allow federal employees to pay a deposit to obtain creditable service toward retirement for temporary position service. Support H.R. 2550/S.2837, to overturn an executive order that ends collective bargaining for federal federal employees at certain federal agencies. Support H.R. 1989/S.918, to allow probationary employees involuntarily separated to continue their probationary period upon reinstatement. Support H.R.5599/S.3141, the Securing Assurance for Federal employees (SAFE) Act, to prohibit unlawful federal employee terminations and requiring reinstatement with back pay for anyone fired in violation of law. Support the Help FEDS Act, H.R. 5572/S.2948, to require states to provide unemployment benefits to federal employees during a government shutdown. Support the creation of the Federal Workforce Caucus. Support the FAIR Act, H.R. 7480/S.3823, to provide 4.1 percent average pay rate increase to federal employees in 2027. Oppose proposed rules to eliminate appeal rights to the Merit System Protection Board for probationary employees, to challenge reduction in force actions, and to challenge suitability determinations. Oppose proposed governmentwide nondisclosure agreement via official comment. Raise concerns regarding OPM request for private medical claims data. Support aspects of the Pharmacists Fight Back Act to challenge anti-competitive practices by pharmacy benefit managers.
Federal Retirement Fairness Act
Client: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
Oppose cuts to earned federal retirement and health benefits via the budget reconciliation process, including by opposing H.Con.Res.14 and H.R.1. Support the Equal COLA Act, H.R.491/S.624, to provide full cost-of-living adjustments (matching the change in the consumer price index) for federal retirees covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Support H.R. 1522, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, to allow federal employees to pay a deposit to obtain creditable service toward retirement for temporary position service.
Family Building FEHB Fairness Act
Client: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
Oppose large-scale reductions in the federal workforce, urging Congress to take action to oppose publicly, support appropriations riders to block actions. Support adequate staffing levels for government agencies, and executive branch action consistent with congressional directives. Oppose cuts to earned federal retirement and health benefits via the budget reconciliation process. Support bipartisan agreement on government funding. Support S. 3012/H.R.7137/S.3168, the Shutdown Fairness Act, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the True Shutdown Fairness Act, S. 3039/S.3165, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Military and Federal Employee Protection Act, S. 3043, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Saving the Civil Service Act, H.R.492/S.134, to prohibit a return of Schedule F (or Schedule Policy/Career). Support the Equal COLA Act, H.R.491/S.624, to provide full cost-of-living adjustments (matching the change in the consumer price index) for federal retirees covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Support S. 2078/H.R. 3317, the Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act, to increase death gratuities and funeral allowances for federal employees. Support H.R. 1670, the Family Building FEHB Fairness Act, to require federal employee health benefit plans to include assisted reproductive treatment benefits. Support H.R. 1522, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, to allow federal employees to pay a deposit to obtain creditable service toward retirement for temporary position service. Support H.R. 2550/S.2837, to overturn an executive order that ends collective bargaining for federal federal employees at certain federal agencies. Support H.R. 1989/S.918, to allow probationary employees involuntarily separated to continue their probationary period upon reinstatement. Support H.R.5599/S.3141, the Securing Assurance for Federal employees (SAFE) Act, to prohibit unlawful federal employee terminations and requiring reinstatement with back pay for anyone fired in violation of law. Support the Help FEDS Act, H.R. 5572/S.2948, to require states to provide unemployment benefits to federal employees during a government shutdown. Support the creation of the Federal Workforce Caucus. Support the FAIR Act, H.R. 7480/S.3823, to provide 4.1 percent average pay rate increase to federal employees in 2027. Oppose proposed rules to eliminate appeal rights to the Merit System Protection Board for probationary employees, to challenge reduction in force actions, and to challenge suitability determinations. Oppose proposed governmentwide nondisclosure agreement via official comment. Raise concerns regarding OPM request for private medical claims data. Support aspects of the Pharmacists Fight Back Act to challenge anti-competitive practices by pharmacy benefit managers. Support introduction of bill to allow FEHB participants a special enrollment period for Medicare Part B. Support the Prevent Government Shutdowns Act, H.R. 5870/S.4632. Support adequate surveying of federal employee viewpoints. Support the The Federal Employee Records Relief Act (H.R. 10718). Support the Federal Worker Protection Act (H.R. 10198)
Family Building FEHB Fairness Act
Client: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
Oppose large-scale reductions in the federal workforce, urging Congress to take action to oppose publicly, support appropriations riders to block actions. Support adequate staffing levels for government agencies, and executive branch action consistent with congressional directives. Oppose cuts to earned federal retirement and health benefits via the budget reconciliation process. Support bipartisan agreement on government funding. Support S. 3012/H.R.7137/S.3168, the Shutdown Fairness Act, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the True Shutdown Fairness Act, S. 3039/S.3165, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Military and Federal Employee Protection Act, S. 3043, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Saving the Civil Service Act, H.R.492/S.134, to prohibit a return of Schedule F (or Schedule Policy/Career). Support the Equal COLA Act, H.R.491/S.624, to provide full cost-of-living adjustments (matching the change in the consumer price index) for federal retirees covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Support S. 2078/H.R. 3317, the Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act, to increase death gratuities and funeral allowances for federal employees. Support H.R. 1670, the Family Building FEHB Fairness Act, to require federal employee health benefit plans to include assisted reproductive treatment benefits. Support H.R. 1522, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, to allow federal employees to pay a deposit to obtain creditable service toward retirement for temporary position service. Support H.R. 2550/S.2837, to overturn an executive order that ends collective bargaining for federal federal employees at certain federal agencies. Support H.R. 1989/S.918, to allow probationary employees involuntarily separated to continue their probationary period upon reinstatement. Support H.R.5599/S.3141, the Securing Assurance for Federal employees (SAFE) Act, to prohibit unlawful federal employee terminations and requiring reinstatement with back pay for anyone fired in violation of law. Support the Help FEDS Act, H.R. 5572/S.2948, to require states to provide unemployment benefits to federal employees during a government shutdown. Support the creation of the Federal Workforce Caucus. Support the FAIR Act, H.R. 7480/S.3823, to provide 4.1 percent average pay rate increase to federal employees in 2027. Oppose proposed rules to eliminate appeal rights to the Merit System Protection Board for probationary employees, to challenge reduction in force actions, and to challenge suitability determinations. Oppose proposed governmentwide nondisclosure agreement via official comment. Raise concerns regarding OPM request for private medical claims data. Support aspects of the Pharmacists Fight Back Act to challenge anti-competitive practices by pharmacy benefit managers.
Family Building FEHB Fairness Act
Client: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
Oppose large-scale reductions in the federal workforce, urging Congress to take action to oppose publicly, support appropriations riders to block actions. Support adequate staffing levels for government agencies, and executive branch action consistent with congressional directives. Oppose cuts to earned federal retirement and health benefits via the budget reconciliation process, including by opposing H.Con.Res.14, and opposing inclusion of provisions related to federal benefits and the merit-based civil service in H.R. 1 (and opposing H.R. 1 when included) Support bipartisan agreement on government funding. Support S. 3012/H.R.7137/S.3168, the Shutdown Fairness Act, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the True Shutdown Fairness Act, S. 3039/S.3165, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Military and Federal Employee Protection Act, S. 3043, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Saving the Civil Service Act, H.R.492/S.134, to prohibit a return of Schedule F (or Schedule Policy/Career). Support the Equal COLA Act, H.R.491/S.624, to provide full cost-of-living adjustments (matching the change in the consumer price index) for federal retirees covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Support the FAIR Act, H.R.493/S.126, to provide for a federal employee pay increase in calendar year 2026. Support H.R.3547/S.1861, the Servicemember Healthcare Freedom Act, to allow members of the Selected Reserve and National Guard to have the choice between military and civilian healthcare plans. Support S. 2078/H.R. 3317, the Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act, to increase death gratuities and funeral allowances for federal employees. Support H.R. 1670, the Family Building FEHB Fairness Act, to require federal employee health benefit plans to include assisted reproductive treatment benefits. Support H.R. 1522, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, to allow federal employees to pay a deposit to obtain creditable service toward retirement for temporary position service. Support H.R. 2550/S.2837, to overturn an executive order that ends collective bargaining for federal federal employees at certain federal agencies. Support H.R. 1989/S.918, to allow probationary employees involuntarily separated to continue their probationary period upon reinstatement. Support H.R.5599/S.3141, the Securing Assurance for Federal employees (SAFE) Act, to prohibit unlawful federal employee terminations and requiring reinstatement with back pay for anyone fired in violation of law. Support the Help FEDS Act, H.R. 5572/S.2948, to require states to provide unemployment benefits to federal employees during a government shutdown. Support the creation of the Federal Workforce Caucus. Support the FAIR Act, H.R. 7480/S.3823, to provide 4.1 percent average pay rate increase to federal employees in 2027. Oppose proposed rules to eliminate appeal rights to the Merit System Protection Board for probationary employees, to challenge reduction in force actions, and to challenge suitability determinations.
Protect Our Probationary Employees Act
Client: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
Oppose large-scale reductions in the federal workforce, urging Congress to take action to oppose publicly, support appropriations riders to block actions. Support adequate staffing levels for government agencies, and executive branch action consistent with congressional directives. Oppose cuts to earned federal retirement and health benefits via the budget reconciliation process. Support bipartisan agreement on government funding. Support S. 3012/H.R.7137/S.3168, the Shutdown Fairness Act, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the True Shutdown Fairness Act, S. 3039/S.3165, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Military and Federal Employee Protection Act, S. 3043, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Saving the Civil Service Act, H.R.492/S.134, to prohibit a return of Schedule F (or Schedule Policy/Career). Support the Equal COLA Act, H.R.491/S.624, to provide full cost-of-living adjustments (matching the change in the consumer price index) for federal retirees covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Support S. 2078/H.R. 3317, the Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act, to increase death gratuities and funeral allowances for federal employees. Support H.R. 1670, the Family Building FEHB Fairness Act, to require federal employee health benefit plans to include assisted reproductive treatment benefits. Support H.R. 1522, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, to allow federal employees to pay a deposit to obtain creditable service toward retirement for temporary position service. Support H.R. 2550/S.2837, to overturn an executive order that ends collective bargaining for federal federal employees at certain federal agencies. Support H.R. 1989/S.918, to allow probationary employees involuntarily separated to continue their probationary period upon reinstatement. Support H.R.5599/S.3141, the Securing Assurance for Federal employees (SAFE) Act, to prohibit unlawful federal employee terminations and requiring reinstatement with back pay for anyone fired in violation of law. Support the Help FEDS Act, H.R. 5572/S.2948, to require states to provide unemployment benefits to federal employees during a government shutdown. Support the creation of the Federal Workforce Caucus. Support the FAIR Act, H.R. 7480/S.3823, to provide 4.1 percent average pay rate increase to federal employees in 2027. Oppose proposed rules to eliminate appeal rights to the Merit System Protection Board for probationary employees, to challenge reduction in force actions, and to challenge suitability determinations. Oppose proposed governmentwide nondisclosure agreement via official comment. Raise concerns regarding OPM request for private medical claims data. Support aspects of the Pharmacists Fight Back Act to challenge anti-competitive practices by pharmacy benefit managers. Support introduction of bill to allow FEHB participants a special enrollment period for Medicare Part B. Support the Prevent Government Shutdowns Act, H.R. 5870/S.4632. Support adequate surveying of federal employee viewpoints. Support the The Federal Employee Records Relief Act (H.R. 10718). Support the Federal Worker Protection Act (H.R. 10198)
Protect Our Probationary Employees Act
Client: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
Oppose large-scale reductions in the federal workforce, urging Congress to take action to oppose publicly, support appropriations riders to block actions. Support adequate staffing levels for government agencies, and executive branch action consistent with congressional directives. Oppose cuts to earned federal retirement and health benefits via the budget reconciliation process, including by opposing H.Con.Res.14, and opposing inclusion of provisions related to federal benefits and the merit-based civil service in H.R. 1 (and opposing H.R. 1 when included) Support bipartisan agreement on government funding. Support S. 3012/H.R.7137/S.3168, the Shutdown Fairness Act, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the True Shutdown Fairness Act, S. 3039/S.3165, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Military and Federal Employee Protection Act, S. 3043, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Saving the Civil Service Act, H.R.492/S.134, to prohibit a return of Schedule F (or Schedule Policy/Career). Support the Equal COLA Act, H.R.491/S.624, to provide full cost-of-living adjustments (matching the change in the consumer price index) for federal retirees covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Support the FAIR Act, H.R.493/S.126, to provide for a federal employee pay increase in calendar year 2026. Support H.R.3547/S.1861, the Servicemember Healthcare Freedom Act, to allow members of the Selected Reserve and National Guard to have the choice between military and civilian healthcare plans. Support S. 2078/H.R. 3317, the Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act, to increase death gratuities and funeral allowances for federal employees. Support H.R. 1670, the Family Building FEHB Fairness Act, to require federal employee health benefit plans to include assisted reproductive treatment benefits. Support H.R. 1522, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, to allow federal employees to pay a deposit to obtain creditable service toward retirement for temporary position service. Support H.R. 2550/S.2837, to overturn an executive order that ends collective bargaining for federal federal employees at certain federal agencies. Support H.R. 1989/S.918, to allow probationary employees involuntarily separated to continue their probationary period upon reinstatement. Support H.R.5599/S.3141, the Securing Assurance for Federal employees (SAFE) Act, to prohibit unlawful federal employee terminations and requiring reinstatement with back pay for anyone fired in violation of law. Support the Help FEDS Act, H.R. 5572/S.2948, to require states to provide unemployment benefits to federal employees during a government shutdown. Support the creation of the Federal Workforce Caucus. Support the FAIR Act, H.R. 7480/S.3823, to provide 4.1 percent average pay rate increase to federal employees in 2027. Oppose proposed rules to eliminate appeal rights to the Merit System Protection Board for probationary employees, to challenge reduction in force actions, and to challenge suitability determinations.
Protect Our Probationary Employees Act
Client: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
Oppose large-scale reductions in the federal workforce, urging Congress to take action to oppose publicly, support appropriations riders to block actions. Support adequate staffing levels for government agencies, and executive branch action consistent with congressional directives. Oppose cuts to earned federal retirement and health benefits via the budget reconciliation process. Support bipartisan agreement on government funding. Support S. 3012/H.R.7137/S.3168, the Shutdown Fairness Act, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the True Shutdown Fairness Act, S. 3039/S.3165, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Military and Federal Employee Protection Act, S. 3043, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Saving the Civil Service Act, H.R.492/S.134, to prohibit a return of Schedule F (or Schedule Policy/Career). Support the Equal COLA Act, H.R.491/S.624, to provide full cost-of-living adjustments (matching the change in the consumer price index) for federal retirees covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Support S. 2078/H.R. 3317, the Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act, to increase death gratuities and funeral allowances for federal employees. Support H.R. 1670, the Family Building FEHB Fairness Act, to require federal employee health benefit plans to include assisted reproductive treatment benefits. Support H.R. 1522, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, to allow federal employees to pay a deposit to obtain creditable service toward retirement for temporary position service. Support H.R. 2550/S.2837, to overturn an executive order that ends collective bargaining for federal federal employees at certain federal agencies. Support H.R. 1989/S.918, to allow probationary employees involuntarily separated to continue their probationary period upon reinstatement. Support H.R.5599/S.3141, the Securing Assurance for Federal employees (SAFE) Act, to prohibit unlawful federal employee terminations and requiring reinstatement with back pay for anyone fired in violation of law. Support the Help FEDS Act, H.R. 5572/S.2948, to require states to provide unemployment benefits to federal employees during a government shutdown. Support the creation of the Federal Workforce Caucus. Support the FAIR Act, H.R. 7480/S.3823, to provide 4.1 percent average pay rate increase to federal employees in 2027. Oppose proposed rules to eliminate appeal rights to the Merit System Protection Board for probationary employees, to challenge reduction in force actions, and to challenge suitability determinations. Oppose proposed governmentwide nondisclosure agreement via official comment. Raise concerns regarding OPM request for private medical claims data. Support aspects of the Pharmacists Fight Back Act to challenge anti-competitive practices by pharmacy benefit managers.
Protect America's Workforce Act
Client: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
Oppose large-scale reductions in the federal workforce, urging Congress to take action to oppose publicly, support appropriations riders to block actions. Support adequate staffing levels for government agencies, and executive branch action consistent with congressional directives. Oppose cuts to earned federal retirement and health benefits via the budget reconciliation process. Support bipartisan agreement on government funding. Support S. 3012/H.R.7137/S.3168, the Shutdown Fairness Act, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the True Shutdown Fairness Act, S. 3039/S.3165, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Military and Federal Employee Protection Act, S. 3043, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Saving the Civil Service Act, H.R.492/S.134, to prohibit a return of Schedule F (or Schedule Policy/Career). Support the Equal COLA Act, H.R.491/S.624, to provide full cost-of-living adjustments (matching the change in the consumer price index) for federal retirees covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Support S. 2078/H.R. 3317, the Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act, to increase death gratuities and funeral allowances for federal employees. Support H.R. 1670, the Family Building FEHB Fairness Act, to require federal employee health benefit plans to include assisted reproductive treatment benefits. Support H.R. 1522, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, to allow federal employees to pay a deposit to obtain creditable service toward retirement for temporary position service. Support H.R. 2550/S.2837, to overturn an executive order that ends collective bargaining for federal federal employees at certain federal agencies. Support H.R. 1989/S.918, to allow probationary employees involuntarily separated to continue their probationary period upon reinstatement. Support H.R.5599/S.3141, the Securing Assurance for Federal employees (SAFE) Act, to prohibit unlawful federal employee terminations and requiring reinstatement with back pay for anyone fired in violation of law. Support the Help FEDS Act, H.R. 5572/S.2948, to require states to provide unemployment benefits to federal employees during a government shutdown. Support the creation of the Federal Workforce Caucus. Support the FAIR Act, H.R. 7480/S.3823, to provide 4.1 percent average pay rate increase to federal employees in 2027. Oppose proposed rules to eliminate appeal rights to the Merit System Protection Board for probationary employees, to challenge reduction in force actions, and to challenge suitability determinations. Oppose proposed governmentwide nondisclosure agreement via official comment. Raise concerns regarding OPM request for private medical claims data. Support aspects of the Pharmacists Fight Back Act to challenge anti-competitive practices by pharmacy benefit managers.
Protect America's Workforce Act
Client: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
Oppose large-scale reductions in the federal workforce, urging Congress to take action to oppose publicly, support appropriations riders to block actions. Support adequate staffing levels for government agencies, and executive branch action consistent with congressional directives. Oppose cuts to earned federal retirement and health benefits via the budget reconciliation process. Support bipartisan agreement on government funding. Support S. 3012/H.R.7137/S.3168, the Shutdown Fairness Act, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the True Shutdown Fairness Act, S. 3039/S.3165, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Military and Federal Employee Protection Act, S. 3043, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Saving the Civil Service Act, H.R.492/S.134, to prohibit a return of Schedule F (or Schedule Policy/Career). Support the Equal COLA Act, H.R.491/S.624, to provide full cost-of-living adjustments (matching the change in the consumer price index) for federal retirees covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Support S. 2078/H.R. 3317, the Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act, to increase death gratuities and funeral allowances for federal employees. Support H.R. 1670, the Family Building FEHB Fairness Act, to require federal employee health benefit plans to include assisted reproductive treatment benefits. Support H.R. 1522, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, to allow federal employees to pay a deposit to obtain creditable service toward retirement for temporary position service. Support H.R. 2550/S.2837, to overturn an executive order that ends collective bargaining for federal federal employees at certain federal agencies. Support H.R. 1989/S.918, to allow probationary employees involuntarily separated to continue their probationary period upon reinstatement. Support H.R.5599/S.3141, the Securing Assurance for Federal employees (SAFE) Act, to prohibit unlawful federal employee terminations and requiring reinstatement with back pay for anyone fired in violation of law. Support the Help FEDS Act, H.R. 5572/S.2948, to require states to provide unemployment benefits to federal employees during a government shutdown. Support the creation of the Federal Workforce Caucus. Support the FAIR Act, H.R. 7480/S.3823, to provide 4.1 percent average pay rate increase to federal employees in 2027. Oppose proposed rules to eliminate appeal rights to the Merit System Protection Board for probationary employees, to challenge reduction in force actions, and to challenge suitability determinations. Oppose proposed governmentwide nondisclosure agreement via official comment. Raise concerns regarding OPM request for private medical claims data. Support aspects of the Pharmacists Fight Back Act to challenge anti-competitive practices by pharmacy benefit managers. Support introduction of bill to allow FEHB participants a special enrollment period for Medicare Part B. Support the Prevent Government Shutdowns Act, H.R. 5870/S.4632. Support adequate surveying of federal employee viewpoints. Support the The Federal Employee Records Relief Act (H.R. 10718). Support the Federal Worker Protection Act (H.R. 10198)
Protect America's Workforce Act
Client: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
Oppose large-scale reductions in the federal workforce, urging Congress to take action to oppose publicly, support appropriations riders to block actions. Support adequate staffing levels for government agencies, and executive branch action consistent with congressional directives. Oppose cuts to earned federal retirement and health benefits via the budget reconciliation process, including by opposing H.Con.Res.14, and opposing inclusion of provisions related to federal benefits and the merit-based civil service in H.R. 1 (and opposing H.R. 1 when included) Support bipartisan agreement on government funding. Support S. 3012/H.R.7137/S.3168, the Shutdown Fairness Act, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the True Shutdown Fairness Act, S. 3039/S.3165, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Military and Federal Employee Protection Act, S. 3043, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Saving the Civil Service Act, H.R.492/S.134, to prohibit a return of Schedule F (or Schedule Policy/Career). Support the Equal COLA Act, H.R.491/S.624, to provide full cost-of-living adjustments (matching the change in the consumer price index) for federal retirees covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Support the FAIR Act, H.R.493/S.126, to provide for a federal employee pay increase in calendar year 2026. Support H.R.3547/S.1861, the Servicemember Healthcare Freedom Act, to allow members of the Selected Reserve and National Guard to have the choice between military and civilian healthcare plans. Support S. 2078/H.R. 3317, the Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act, to increase death gratuities and funeral allowances for federal employees. Support H.R. 1670, the Family Building FEHB Fairness Act, to require federal employee health benefit plans to include assisted reproductive treatment benefits. Support H.R. 1522, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, to allow federal employees to pay a deposit to obtain creditable service toward retirement for temporary position service. Support H.R. 2550/S.2837, to overturn an executive order that ends collective bargaining for federal federal employees at certain federal agencies. Support H.R. 1989/S.918, to allow probationary employees involuntarily separated to continue their probationary period upon reinstatement. Support H.R.5599/S.3141, the Securing Assurance for Federal employees (SAFE) Act, to prohibit unlawful federal employee terminations and requiring reinstatement with back pay for anyone fired in violation of law. Support the Help FEDS Act, H.R. 5572/S.2948, to require states to provide unemployment benefits to federal employees during a government shutdown. Support the creation of the Federal Workforce Caucus. Support the FAIR Act, H.R. 7480/S.3823, to provide 4.1 percent average pay rate increase to federal employees in 2027. Oppose proposed rules to eliminate appeal rights to the Merit System Protection Board for probationary employees, to challenge reduction in force actions, and to challenge suitability determinations.
Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act
Client: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
Oppose large-scale reductions in the federal workforce, urging Congress to take action to oppose publicly, support appropriations riders to block actions. Support adequate staffing levels for government agencies, and executive branch action consistent with congressional directives. Oppose cuts to earned federal retirement and health benefits via the budget reconciliation process. Support bipartisan agreement on government funding. Support S. 3012/H.R.7137/S.3168, the Shutdown Fairness Act, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the True Shutdown Fairness Act, S. 3039/S.3165, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Military and Federal Employee Protection Act, S. 3043, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Saving the Civil Service Act, H.R.492/S.134, to prohibit a return of Schedule F (or Schedule Policy/Career). Support the Equal COLA Act, H.R.491/S.624, to provide full cost-of-living adjustments (matching the change in the consumer price index) for federal retirees covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Support S. 2078/H.R. 3317, the Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act, to increase death gratuities and funeral allowances for federal employees. Support H.R. 1670, the Family Building FEHB Fairness Act, to require federal employee health benefit plans to include assisted reproductive treatment benefits. Support H.R. 1522, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, to allow federal employees to pay a deposit to obtain creditable service toward retirement for temporary position service. Support H.R. 2550/S.2837, to overturn an executive order that ends collective bargaining for federal federal employees at certain federal agencies. Support H.R. 1989/S.918, to allow probationary employees involuntarily separated to continue their probationary period upon reinstatement. Support H.R.5599/S.3141, the Securing Assurance for Federal employees (SAFE) Act, to prohibit unlawful federal employee terminations and requiring reinstatement with back pay for anyone fired in violation of law. Support the Help FEDS Act, H.R. 5572/S.2948, to require states to provide unemployment benefits to federal employees during a government shutdown. Support the creation of the Federal Workforce Caucus. Support the FAIR Act, H.R. 7480/S.3823, to provide 4.1 percent average pay rate increase to federal employees in 2027. Oppose proposed rules to eliminate appeal rights to the Merit System Protection Board for probationary employees, to challenge reduction in force actions, and to challenge suitability determinations. Oppose proposed governmentwide nondisclosure agreement via official comment. Raise concerns regarding OPM request for private medical claims data. Support aspects of the Pharmacists Fight Back Act to challenge anti-competitive practices by pharmacy benefit managers.
Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act
Client: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
Oppose large-scale reductions in the federal workforce, urging Congress to take action to oppose publicly, support appropriations riders to block actions. Support adequate staffing levels for government agencies, and executive branch action consistent with congressional directives. Oppose cuts to earned federal retirement and health benefits via the budget reconciliation process. Support bipartisan agreement on government funding. Support S. 3012/H.R.7137/S.3168, the Shutdown Fairness Act, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the True Shutdown Fairness Act, S. 3039/S.3165, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Military and Federal Employee Protection Act, S. 3043, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Saving the Civil Service Act, H.R.492/S.134, to prohibit a return of Schedule F (or Schedule Policy/Career). Support the Equal COLA Act, H.R.491/S.624, to provide full cost-of-living adjustments (matching the change in the consumer price index) for federal retirees covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Support S. 2078/H.R. 3317, the Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act, to increase death gratuities and funeral allowances for federal employees. Support H.R. 1670, the Family Building FEHB Fairness Act, to require federal employee health benefit plans to include assisted reproductive treatment benefits. Support H.R. 1522, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, to allow federal employees to pay a deposit to obtain creditable service toward retirement for temporary position service. Support H.R. 2550/S.2837, to overturn an executive order that ends collective bargaining for federal federal employees at certain federal agencies. Support H.R. 1989/S.918, to allow probationary employees involuntarily separated to continue their probationary period upon reinstatement. Support H.R.5599/S.3141, the Securing Assurance for Federal employees (SAFE) Act, to prohibit unlawful federal employee terminations and requiring reinstatement with back pay for anyone fired in violation of law. Support the Help FEDS Act, H.R. 5572/S.2948, to require states to provide unemployment benefits to federal employees during a government shutdown. Support the creation of the Federal Workforce Caucus. Support the FAIR Act, H.R. 7480/S.3823, to provide 4.1 percent average pay rate increase to federal employees in 2027. Oppose proposed rules to eliminate appeal rights to the Merit System Protection Board for probationary employees, to challenge reduction in force actions, and to challenge suitability determinations. Oppose proposed governmentwide nondisclosure agreement via official comment. Raise concerns regarding OPM request for private medical claims data. Support aspects of the Pharmacists Fight Back Act to challenge anti-competitive practices by pharmacy benefit managers. Support introduction of bill to allow FEHB participants a special enrollment period for Medicare Part B. Support the Prevent Government Shutdowns Act, H.R. 5870/S.4632. Support adequate surveying of federal employee viewpoints. Support the The Federal Employee Records Relief Act (H.R. 10718). Support the Federal Worker Protection Act (H.R. 10198)
Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act
Client: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
Oppose large-scale reductions in the federal workforce, urging Congress to take action to oppose publicly, support appropriations riders to block actions. Support adequate staffing levels for government agencies, and executive branch action consistent with congressional directives. Oppose cuts to earned federal retirement and health benefits via the budget reconciliation process, including by opposing H.Con.Res.14, and opposing inclusion of provisions related to federal benefits and the merit-based civil service in H.R. 1 (and opposing H.R. 1 when included) Support bipartisan agreement on government funding. Support S. 3012/H.R.7137/S.3168, the Shutdown Fairness Act, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the True Shutdown Fairness Act, S. 3039/S.3165, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Military and Federal Employee Protection Act, S. 3043, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Saving the Civil Service Act, H.R.492/S.134, to prohibit a return of Schedule F (or Schedule Policy/Career). Support the Equal COLA Act, H.R.491/S.624, to provide full cost-of-living adjustments (matching the change in the consumer price index) for federal retirees covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Support the FAIR Act, H.R.493/S.126, to provide for a federal employee pay increase in calendar year 2026. Support H.R.3547/S.1861, the Servicemember Healthcare Freedom Act, to allow members of the Selected Reserve and National Guard to have the choice between military and civilian healthcare plans. Support S. 2078/H.R. 3317, the Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act, to increase death gratuities and funeral allowances for federal employees. Support H.R. 1670, the Family Building FEHB Fairness Act, to require federal employee health benefit plans to include assisted reproductive treatment benefits. Support H.R. 1522, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, to allow federal employees to pay a deposit to obtain creditable service toward retirement for temporary position service. Support H.R. 2550/S.2837, to overturn an executive order that ends collective bargaining for federal federal employees at certain federal agencies. Support H.R. 1989/S.918, to allow probationary employees involuntarily separated to continue their probationary period upon reinstatement. Support H.R.5599/S.3141, the Securing Assurance for Federal employees (SAFE) Act, to prohibit unlawful federal employee terminations and requiring reinstatement with back pay for anyone fired in violation of law. Support the Help FEDS Act, H.R. 5572/S.2948, to require states to provide unemployment benefits to federal employees during a government shutdown. Support the creation of the Federal Workforce Caucus. Support the FAIR Act, H.R. 7480/S.3823, to provide 4.1 percent average pay rate increase to federal employees in 2027. Oppose proposed rules to eliminate appeal rights to the Merit System Protection Board for probationary employees, to challenge reduction in force actions, and to challenge suitability determinations.
Servicemember Healthcare Freedom Act of 2025
Client: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
Oppose large-scale reductions in the federal workforce, urging Congress to take action to oppose publicly, support appropriations riders to block actions. Support adequate staffing levels for government agencies, and executive branch action consistent with congressional directives. Oppose cuts to earned federal retirement and health benefits via the budget reconciliation process, including by opposing H.Con.Res.14, and opposing inclusion of provisions related to federal benefits and the merit-based civil service in H.R. 1 (and opposing H.R. 1 when included) Support bipartisan agreement on government funding. Support S. 3012/H.R.7137/S.3168, the Shutdown Fairness Act, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the True Shutdown Fairness Act, S. 3039/S.3165, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Military and Federal Employee Protection Act, S. 3043, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Saving the Civil Service Act, H.R.492/S.134, to prohibit a return of Schedule F (or Schedule Policy/Career). Support the Equal COLA Act, H.R.491/S.624, to provide full cost-of-living adjustments (matching the change in the consumer price index) for federal retirees covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Support the FAIR Act, H.R.493/S.126, to provide for a federal employee pay increase in calendar year 2026. Support H.R.3547/S.1861, the Servicemember Healthcare Freedom Act, to allow members of the Selected Reserve and National Guard to have the choice between military and civilian healthcare plans. Support S. 2078/H.R. 3317, the Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act, to increase death gratuities and funeral allowances for federal employees. Support H.R. 1670, the Family Building FEHB Fairness Act, to require federal employee health benefit plans to include assisted reproductive treatment benefits. Support H.R. 1522, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, to allow federal employees to pay a deposit to obtain creditable service toward retirement for temporary position service. Support H.R. 2550/S.2837, to overturn an executive order that ends collective bargaining for federal federal employees at certain federal agencies. Support H.R. 1989/S.918, to allow probationary employees involuntarily separated to continue their probationary period upon reinstatement. Support H.R.5599/S.3141, the Securing Assurance for Federal employees (SAFE) Act, to prohibit unlawful federal employee terminations and requiring reinstatement with back pay for anyone fired in violation of law. Support the Help FEDS Act, H.R. 5572/S.2948, to require states to provide unemployment benefits to federal employees during a government shutdown. Support the creation of the Federal Workforce Caucus. Support the FAIR Act, H.R. 7480/S.3823, to provide 4.1 percent average pay rate increase to federal employees in 2027. Oppose proposed rules to eliminate appeal rights to the Merit System Protection Board for probationary employees, to challenge reduction in force actions, and to challenge suitability determinations.
Equal COLA Act
Client: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
Oppose large-scale reductions in the federal workforce, urging Congress to take action to oppose publicly, support appropriations riders to block actions. Support adequate staffing levels for government agencies, and executive branch action consistent with congressional directives. Oppose cuts to earned federal retirement and health benefits via the budget reconciliation process, including by opposing H.Con.Res.14, and opposing inclusion of provisions related to federal benefits and the merit-based civil service in H.R. 1 (and opposing H.R. 1 when included) Support bipartisan agreement on government funding. Support S. 3012/H.R.7137/S.3168, the Shutdown Fairness Act, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the True Shutdown Fairness Act, S. 3039/S.3165, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Military and Federal Employee Protection Act, S. 3043, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Saving the Civil Service Act, H.R.492/S.134, to prohibit a return of Schedule F (or Schedule Policy/Career). Support the Equal COLA Act, H.R.491/S.624, to provide full cost-of-living adjustments (matching the change in the consumer price index) for federal retirees covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Support the FAIR Act, H.R.493/S.126, to provide for a federal employee pay increase in calendar year 2026. Support H.R.3547/S.1861, the Servicemember Healthcare Freedom Act, to allow members of the Selected Reserve and National Guard to have the choice between military and civilian healthcare plans. Support S. 2078/H.R. 3317, the Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act, to increase death gratuities and funeral allowances for federal employees. Support H.R. 1670, the Family Building FEHB Fairness Act, to require federal employee health benefit plans to include assisted reproductive treatment benefits. Support H.R. 1522, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, to allow federal employees to pay a deposit to obtain creditable service toward retirement for temporary position service. Support H.R. 2550/S.2837, to overturn an executive order that ends collective bargaining for federal federal employees at certain federal agencies. Support H.R. 1989/S.918, to allow probationary employees involuntarily separated to continue their probationary period upon reinstatement. Support H.R.5599/S.3141, the Securing Assurance for Federal employees (SAFE) Act, to prohibit unlawful federal employee terminations and requiring reinstatement with back pay for anyone fired in violation of law. Support the Help FEDS Act, H.R. 5572/S.2948, to require states to provide unemployment benefits to federal employees during a government shutdown. Support the creation of the Federal Workforce Caucus. Support the FAIR Act, H.R. 7480/S.3823, to provide 4.1 percent average pay rate increase to federal employees in 2027. Oppose proposed rules to eliminate appeal rights to the Merit System Protection Board for probationary employees, to challenge reduction in force actions, and to challenge suitability determinations.
Equal COLA Act
Client: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
Oppose cuts to earned federal retirement and health benefits via the budget reconciliation process, including by opposing H.Con.Res.14 and H.R.1. Support the Equal COLA Act, H.R.491/S.624, to provide full cost-of-living adjustments (matching the change in the consumer price index) for federal retirees covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Support H.R. 1522, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, to allow federal employees to pay a deposit to obtain creditable service toward retirement for temporary position service.
Equal COLA Act
Client: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
Oppose cuts to earned federal retirement and health benefits via the budget reconciliation process, including by opposing H.Con.Res.14 and H.R.1. Support the Equal COLA Act, H.R.491/S.624, to provide full cost-of-living adjustments (matching the change in the consumer price index) for federal retirees covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Support H.R. 1522, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, to allow federal employees to pay a deposit to obtain creditable service toward retirement for temporary position service.
Equal COLA Act
Client: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
Oppose large-scale reductions in the federal workforce, urging Congress to take action to oppose publicly, support appropriations riders to block actions. Support adequate staffing levels for government agencies, and executive branch action consistent with congressional directives. Oppose cuts to earned federal retirement and health benefits via the budget reconciliation process. Support bipartisan agreement on government funding. Support S. 3012/H.R.7137/S.3168, the Shutdown Fairness Act, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the True Shutdown Fairness Act, S. 3039/S.3165, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Military and Federal Employee Protection Act, S. 3043, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Saving the Civil Service Act, H.R.492/S.134, to prohibit a return of Schedule F (or Schedule Policy/Career). Support the Equal COLA Act, H.R.491/S.624, to provide full cost-of-living adjustments (matching the change in the consumer price index) for federal retirees covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Support S. 2078/H.R. 3317, the Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act, to increase death gratuities and funeral allowances for federal employees. Support H.R. 1670, the Family Building FEHB Fairness Act, to require federal employee health benefit plans to include assisted reproductive treatment benefits. Support H.R. 1522, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, to allow federal employees to pay a deposit to obtain creditable service toward retirement for temporary position service. Support H.R. 2550/S.2837, to overturn an executive order that ends collective bargaining for federal federal employees at certain federal agencies. Support H.R. 1989/S.918, to allow probationary employees involuntarily separated to continue their probationary period upon reinstatement. Support H.R.5599/S.3141, the Securing Assurance for Federal employees (SAFE) Act, to prohibit unlawful federal employee terminations and requiring reinstatement with back pay for anyone fired in violation of law. Support the Help FEDS Act, H.R. 5572/S.2948, to require states to provide unemployment benefits to federal employees during a government shutdown. Support the creation of the Federal Workforce Caucus. Support the FAIR Act, H.R. 7480/S.3823, to provide 4.1 percent average pay rate increase to federal employees in 2027. Oppose proposed rules to eliminate appeal rights to the Merit System Protection Board for probationary employees, to challenge reduction in force actions, and to challenge suitability determinations. Oppose proposed governmentwide nondisclosure agreement via official comment. Raise concerns regarding OPM request for private medical claims data. Support aspects of the Pharmacists Fight Back Act to challenge anti-competitive practices by pharmacy benefit managers. Support introduction of bill to allow FEHB participants a special enrollment period for Medicare Part B. Support the Prevent Government Shutdowns Act, H.R. 5870/S.4632. Support adequate surveying of federal employee viewpoints. Support the The Federal Employee Records Relief Act (H.R. 10718). Support the Federal Worker Protection Act (H.R. 10198)
Equal COLA Act
Client: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
Oppose cuts to earned federal retirement and health benefits via the budget reconciliation process, including by opposing H.Con.Res.14 and H.R.1. Support the Equal COLA Act, H.R.491/S.624, to provide full cost-of-living adjustments (matching the change in the consumer price index) for federal retirees covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Support H.R. 1522, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, to allow federal employees to pay a deposit to obtain creditable service toward retirement for temporary position service.
Equal COLA Act
Client: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
Oppose large-scale reductions in the federal workforce, urging Congress to take action to oppose publicly, support appropriations riders to block actions. Support adequate staffing levels for government agencies, and executive branch action consistent with congressional directives. Oppose cuts to earned federal retirement and health benefits via the budget reconciliation process. Support bipartisan agreement on government funding. Support S. 3012/H.R.7137/S.3168, the Shutdown Fairness Act, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the True Shutdown Fairness Act, S. 3039/S.3165, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Military and Federal Employee Protection Act, S. 3043, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Saving the Civil Service Act, H.R.492/S.134, to prohibit a return of Schedule F (or Schedule Policy/Career). Support the Equal COLA Act, H.R.491/S.624, to provide full cost-of-living adjustments (matching the change in the consumer price index) for federal retirees covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Support S. 2078/H.R. 3317, the Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act, to increase death gratuities and funeral allowances for federal employees. Support H.R. 1670, the Family Building FEHB Fairness Act, to require federal employee health benefit plans to include assisted reproductive treatment benefits. Support H.R. 1522, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, to allow federal employees to pay a deposit to obtain creditable service toward retirement for temporary position service. Support H.R. 2550/S.2837, to overturn an executive order that ends collective bargaining for federal federal employees at certain federal agencies. Support H.R. 1989/S.918, to allow probationary employees involuntarily separated to continue their probationary period upon reinstatement. Support H.R.5599/S.3141, the Securing Assurance for Federal employees (SAFE) Act, to prohibit unlawful federal employee terminations and requiring reinstatement with back pay for anyone fired in violation of law. Support the Help FEDS Act, H.R. 5572/S.2948, to require states to provide unemployment benefits to federal employees during a government shutdown. Support the creation of the Federal Workforce Caucus. Support the FAIR Act, H.R. 7480/S.3823, to provide 4.1 percent average pay rate increase to federal employees in 2027. Oppose proposed rules to eliminate appeal rights to the Merit System Protection Board for probationary employees, to challenge reduction in force actions, and to challenge suitability determinations. Oppose proposed governmentwide nondisclosure agreement via official comment. Raise concerns regarding OPM request for private medical claims data. Support aspects of the Pharmacists Fight Back Act to challenge anti-competitive practices by pharmacy benefit managers.
Saving the Civil Service Act
Client: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
Oppose large-scale reductions in the federal workforce, urging Congress to take action to oppose publicly, support appropriations riders to block actions. Support adequate staffing levels for government agencies, and executive branch action consistent with congressional directives. Oppose cuts to earned federal retirement and health benefits via the budget reconciliation process. Support bipartisan agreement on government funding. Support S. 3012/H.R.7137/S.3168, the Shutdown Fairness Act, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the True Shutdown Fairness Act, S. 3039/S.3165, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Military and Federal Employee Protection Act, S. 3043, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Saving the Civil Service Act, H.R.492/S.134, to prohibit a return of Schedule F (or Schedule Policy/Career). Support the Equal COLA Act, H.R.491/S.624, to provide full cost-of-living adjustments (matching the change in the consumer price index) for federal retirees covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Support S. 2078/H.R. 3317, the Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act, to increase death gratuities and funeral allowances for federal employees. Support H.R. 1670, the Family Building FEHB Fairness Act, to require federal employee health benefit plans to include assisted reproductive treatment benefits. Support H.R. 1522, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, to allow federal employees to pay a deposit to obtain creditable service toward retirement for temporary position service. Support H.R. 2550/S.2837, to overturn an executive order that ends collective bargaining for federal federal employees at certain federal agencies. Support H.R. 1989/S.918, to allow probationary employees involuntarily separated to continue their probationary period upon reinstatement. Support H.R.5599/S.3141, the Securing Assurance for Federal employees (SAFE) Act, to prohibit unlawful federal employee terminations and requiring reinstatement with back pay for anyone fired in violation of law. Support the Help FEDS Act, H.R. 5572/S.2948, to require states to provide unemployment benefits to federal employees during a government shutdown. Support the creation of the Federal Workforce Caucus. Support the FAIR Act, H.R. 7480/S.3823, to provide 4.1 percent average pay rate increase to federal employees in 2027. Oppose proposed rules to eliminate appeal rights to the Merit System Protection Board for probationary employees, to challenge reduction in force actions, and to challenge suitability determinations. Oppose proposed governmentwide nondisclosure agreement via official comment. Raise concerns regarding OPM request for private medical claims data. Support aspects of the Pharmacists Fight Back Act to challenge anti-competitive practices by pharmacy benefit managers. Support introduction of bill to allow FEHB participants a special enrollment period for Medicare Part B. Support the Prevent Government Shutdowns Act, H.R. 5870/S.4632. Support adequate surveying of federal employee viewpoints. Support the The Federal Employee Records Relief Act (H.R. 10718). Support the Federal Worker Protection Act (H.R. 10198)
Saving the Civil Service Act
Client: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
Oppose large-scale reductions in the federal workforce, urging Congress to take action to oppose publicly, support appropriations riders to block actions. Support adequate staffing levels for government agencies, and executive branch action consistent with congressional directives. Oppose cuts to earned federal retirement and health benefits via the budget reconciliation process. Support bipartisan agreement on government funding. Support S. 3012/H.R.7137/S.3168, the Shutdown Fairness Act, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the True Shutdown Fairness Act, S. 3039/S.3165, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Military and Federal Employee Protection Act, S. 3043, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Saving the Civil Service Act, H.R.492/S.134, to prohibit a return of Schedule F (or Schedule Policy/Career). Support the Equal COLA Act, H.R.491/S.624, to provide full cost-of-living adjustments (matching the change in the consumer price index) for federal retirees covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Support S. 2078/H.R. 3317, the Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act, to increase death gratuities and funeral allowances for federal employees. Support H.R. 1670, the Family Building FEHB Fairness Act, to require federal employee health benefit plans to include assisted reproductive treatment benefits. Support H.R. 1522, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, to allow federal employees to pay a deposit to obtain creditable service toward retirement for temporary position service. Support H.R. 2550/S.2837, to overturn an executive order that ends collective bargaining for federal federal employees at certain federal agencies. Support H.R. 1989/S.918, to allow probationary employees involuntarily separated to continue their probationary period upon reinstatement. Support H.R.5599/S.3141, the Securing Assurance for Federal employees (SAFE) Act, to prohibit unlawful federal employee terminations and requiring reinstatement with back pay for anyone fired in violation of law. Support the Help FEDS Act, H.R. 5572/S.2948, to require states to provide unemployment benefits to federal employees during a government shutdown. Support the creation of the Federal Workforce Caucus. Support the FAIR Act, H.R. 7480/S.3823, to provide 4.1 percent average pay rate increase to federal employees in 2027. Oppose proposed rules to eliminate appeal rights to the Merit System Protection Board for probationary employees, to challenge reduction in force actions, and to challenge suitability determinations. Oppose proposed governmentwide nondisclosure agreement via official comment. Raise concerns regarding OPM request for private medical claims data. Support aspects of the Pharmacists Fight Back Act to challenge anti-competitive practices by pharmacy benefit managers.
Saving the Civil Service Act
Client: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
Oppose large-scale reductions in the federal workforce, urging Congress to take action to oppose publicly, support appropriations riders to block actions. Support adequate staffing levels for government agencies, and executive branch action consistent with congressional directives. Oppose cuts to earned federal retirement and health benefits via the budget reconciliation process, including by opposing H.Con.Res.14, and opposing inclusion of provisions related to federal benefits and the merit-based civil service in H.R. 1 (and opposing H.R. 1 when included) Support bipartisan agreement on government funding. Support S. 3012/H.R.7137/S.3168, the Shutdown Fairness Act, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the True Shutdown Fairness Act, S. 3039/S.3165, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Military and Federal Employee Protection Act, S. 3043, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Saving the Civil Service Act, H.R.492/S.134, to prohibit a return of Schedule F (or Schedule Policy/Career). Support the Equal COLA Act, H.R.491/S.624, to provide full cost-of-living adjustments (matching the change in the consumer price index) for federal retirees covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Support the FAIR Act, H.R.493/S.126, to provide for a federal employee pay increase in calendar year 2026. Support H.R.3547/S.1861, the Servicemember Healthcare Freedom Act, to allow members of the Selected Reserve and National Guard to have the choice between military and civilian healthcare plans. Support S. 2078/H.R. 3317, the Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act, to increase death gratuities and funeral allowances for federal employees. Support H.R. 1670, the Family Building FEHB Fairness Act, to require federal employee health benefit plans to include assisted reproductive treatment benefits. Support H.R. 1522, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, to allow federal employees to pay a deposit to obtain creditable service toward retirement for temporary position service. Support H.R. 2550/S.2837, to overturn an executive order that ends collective bargaining for federal federal employees at certain federal agencies. Support H.R. 1989/S.918, to allow probationary employees involuntarily separated to continue their probationary period upon reinstatement. Support H.R.5599/S.3141, the Securing Assurance for Federal employees (SAFE) Act, to prohibit unlawful federal employee terminations and requiring reinstatement with back pay for anyone fired in violation of law. Support the Help FEDS Act, H.R. 5572/S.2948, to require states to provide unemployment benefits to federal employees during a government shutdown. Support the creation of the Federal Workforce Caucus. Support the FAIR Act, H.R. 7480/S.3823, to provide 4.1 percent average pay rate increase to federal employees in 2027. Oppose proposed rules to eliminate appeal rights to the Merit System Protection Board for probationary employees, to challenge reduction in force actions, and to challenge suitability determinations.
FAIR Act
Client: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
Oppose large-scale reductions in the federal workforce, urging Congress to take action to oppose publicly, support appropriations riders to block actions. Support adequate staffing levels for government agencies, and executive branch action consistent with congressional directives. Oppose cuts to earned federal retirement and health benefits via the budget reconciliation process, including by opposing H.Con.Res.14, and opposing inclusion of provisions related to federal benefits and the merit-based civil service in H.R. 1 (and opposing H.R. 1 when included) Support bipartisan agreement on government funding. Support S. 3012/H.R.7137/S.3168, the Shutdown Fairness Act, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the True Shutdown Fairness Act, S. 3039/S.3165, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Military and Federal Employee Protection Act, S. 3043, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Saving the Civil Service Act, H.R.492/S.134, to prohibit a return of Schedule F (or Schedule Policy/Career). Support the Equal COLA Act, H.R.491/S.624, to provide full cost-of-living adjustments (matching the change in the consumer price index) for federal retirees covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Support the FAIR Act, H.R.493/S.126, to provide for a federal employee pay increase in calendar year 2026. Support H.R.3547/S.1861, the Servicemember Healthcare Freedom Act, to allow members of the Selected Reserve and National Guard to have the choice between military and civilian healthcare plans. Support S. 2078/H.R. 3317, the Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act, to increase death gratuities and funeral allowances for federal employees. Support H.R. 1670, the Family Building FEHB Fairness Act, to require federal employee health benefit plans to include assisted reproductive treatment benefits. Support H.R. 1522, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, to allow federal employees to pay a deposit to obtain creditable service toward retirement for temporary position service. Support H.R. 2550/S.2837, to overturn an executive order that ends collective bargaining for federal federal employees at certain federal agencies. Support H.R. 1989/S.918, to allow probationary employees involuntarily separated to continue their probationary period upon reinstatement. Support H.R.5599/S.3141, the Securing Assurance for Federal employees (SAFE) Act, to prohibit unlawful federal employee terminations and requiring reinstatement with back pay for anyone fired in violation of law. Support the Help FEDS Act, H.R. 5572/S.2948, to require states to provide unemployment benefits to federal employees during a government shutdown. Support the creation of the Federal Workforce Caucus. Support the FAIR Act, H.R. 7480/S.3823, to provide 4.1 percent average pay rate increase to federal employees in 2027. Oppose proposed rules to eliminate appeal rights to the Merit System Protection Board for probationary employees, to challenge reduction in force actions, and to challenge suitability determinations.
Help FEDS Act
Client: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
Oppose large-scale reductions in the federal workforce, urging Congress to take action to oppose publicly, support appropriations riders to block actions. Support adequate staffing levels for government agencies, and executive branch action consistent with congressional directives. Oppose cuts to earned federal retirement and health benefits via the budget reconciliation process. Support bipartisan agreement on government funding. Support S. 3012/H.R.7137/S.3168, the Shutdown Fairness Act, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the True Shutdown Fairness Act, S. 3039/S.3165, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Military and Federal Employee Protection Act, S. 3043, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Saving the Civil Service Act, H.R.492/S.134, to prohibit a return of Schedule F (or Schedule Policy/Career). Support the Equal COLA Act, H.R.491/S.624, to provide full cost-of-living adjustments (matching the change in the consumer price index) for federal retirees covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Support S. 2078/H.R. 3317, the Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act, to increase death gratuities and funeral allowances for federal employees. Support H.R. 1670, the Family Building FEHB Fairness Act, to require federal employee health benefit plans to include assisted reproductive treatment benefits. Support H.R. 1522, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, to allow federal employees to pay a deposit to obtain creditable service toward retirement for temporary position service. Support H.R. 2550/S.2837, to overturn an executive order that ends collective bargaining for federal federal employees at certain federal agencies. Support H.R. 1989/S.918, to allow probationary employees involuntarily separated to continue their probationary period upon reinstatement. Support H.R.5599/S.3141, the Securing Assurance for Federal employees (SAFE) Act, to prohibit unlawful federal employee terminations and requiring reinstatement with back pay for anyone fired in violation of law. Support the Help FEDS Act, H.R. 5572/S.2948, to require states to provide unemployment benefits to federal employees during a government shutdown. Support the creation of the Federal Workforce Caucus. Support the FAIR Act, H.R. 7480/S.3823, to provide 4.1 percent average pay rate increase to federal employees in 2027. Oppose proposed rules to eliminate appeal rights to the Merit System Protection Board for probationary employees, to challenge reduction in force actions, and to challenge suitability determinations. Oppose proposed governmentwide nondisclosure agreement via official comment. Raise concerns regarding OPM request for private medical claims data. Support aspects of the Pharmacists Fight Back Act to challenge anti-competitive practices by pharmacy benefit managers. Support introduction of bill to allow FEHB participants a special enrollment period for Medicare Part B. Support the Prevent Government Shutdowns Act, H.R. 5870/S.4632. Support adequate surveying of federal employee viewpoints. Support the The Federal Employee Records Relief Act (H.R. 10718). Support the Federal Worker Protection Act (H.R. 10198)
Help FEDS Act
Client: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
Oppose large-scale reductions in the federal workforce, urging Congress to take action to oppose publicly, support appropriations riders to block actions. Support adequate staffing levels for government agencies, and executive branch action consistent with congressional directives. Oppose cuts to earned federal retirement and health benefits via the budget reconciliation process, including by opposing H.Con.Res.14, and opposing inclusion of provisions related to federal benefits and the merit-based civil service in H.R. 1 (and opposing H.R. 1 when included) Support bipartisan agreement on government funding. Support S. 3012/H.R.7137/S.3168, the Shutdown Fairness Act, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the True Shutdown Fairness Act, S. 3039/S.3165, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Military and Federal Employee Protection Act, S. 3043, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Saving the Civil Service Act, H.R.492/S.134, to prohibit a return of Schedule F (or Schedule Policy/Career). Support the Equal COLA Act, H.R.491/S.624, to provide full cost-of-living adjustments (matching the change in the consumer price index) for federal retirees covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Support the FAIR Act, H.R.493/S.126, to provide for a federal employee pay increase in calendar year 2026. Support H.R.3547/S.1861, the Servicemember Healthcare Freedom Act, to allow members of the Selected Reserve and National Guard to have the choice between military and civilian healthcare plans. Support S. 2078/H.R. 3317, the Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act, to increase death gratuities and funeral allowances for federal employees. Support H.R. 1670, the Family Building FEHB Fairness Act, to require federal employee health benefit plans to include assisted reproductive treatment benefits. Support H.R. 1522, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, to allow federal employees to pay a deposit to obtain creditable service toward retirement for temporary position service. Support H.R. 2550/S.2837, to overturn an executive order that ends collective bargaining for federal federal employees at certain federal agencies. Support H.R. 1989/S.918, to allow probationary employees involuntarily separated to continue their probationary period upon reinstatement. Support H.R.5599/S.3141, the Securing Assurance for Federal employees (SAFE) Act, to prohibit unlawful federal employee terminations and requiring reinstatement with back pay for anyone fired in violation of law. Support the Help FEDS Act, H.R. 5572/S.2948, to require states to provide unemployment benefits to federal employees during a government shutdown. Support the creation of the Federal Workforce Caucus. Support the FAIR Act, H.R. 7480/S.3823, to provide 4.1 percent average pay rate increase to federal employees in 2027. Oppose proposed rules to eliminate appeal rights to the Merit System Protection Board for probationary employees, to challenge reduction in force actions, and to challenge suitability determinations.
Help FEDS Act
Client: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
Oppose large-scale reductions in the federal workforce, urging Congress to take action to oppose publicly, support appropriations riders to block actions. Support adequate staffing levels for government agencies, and executive branch action consistent with congressional directives. Oppose cuts to earned federal retirement and health benefits via the budget reconciliation process. Support bipartisan agreement on government funding. Support S. 3012/H.R.7137/S.3168, the Shutdown Fairness Act, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the True Shutdown Fairness Act, S. 3039/S.3165, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Military and Federal Employee Protection Act, S. 3043, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Saving the Civil Service Act, H.R.492/S.134, to prohibit a return of Schedule F (or Schedule Policy/Career). Support the Equal COLA Act, H.R.491/S.624, to provide full cost-of-living adjustments (matching the change in the consumer price index) for federal retirees covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Support S. 2078/H.R. 3317, the Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act, to increase death gratuities and funeral allowances for federal employees. Support H.R. 1670, the Family Building FEHB Fairness Act, to require federal employee health benefit plans to include assisted reproductive treatment benefits. Support H.R. 1522, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, to allow federal employees to pay a deposit to obtain creditable service toward retirement for temporary position service. Support H.R. 2550/S.2837, to overturn an executive order that ends collective bargaining for federal federal employees at certain federal agencies. Support H.R. 1989/S.918, to allow probationary employees involuntarily separated to continue their probationary period upon reinstatement. Support H.R.5599/S.3141, the Securing Assurance for Federal employees (SAFE) Act, to prohibit unlawful federal employee terminations and requiring reinstatement with back pay for anyone fired in violation of law. Support the Help FEDS Act, H.R. 5572/S.2948, to require states to provide unemployment benefits to federal employees during a government shutdown. Support the creation of the Federal Workforce Caucus. Support the FAIR Act, H.R. 7480/S.3823, to provide 4.1 percent average pay rate increase to federal employees in 2027. Oppose proposed rules to eliminate appeal rights to the Merit System Protection Board for probationary employees, to challenge reduction in force actions, and to challenge suitability determinations. Oppose proposed governmentwide nondisclosure agreement via official comment. Raise concerns regarding OPM request for private medical claims data. Support aspects of the Pharmacists Fight Back Act to challenge anti-competitive practices by pharmacy benefit managers.
To prohibit the removal of Federal employees during any lapse in discretionary appropriations, and for other purposes.
Client: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
Oppose large-scale reductions in the federal workforce, urging Congress to take action to oppose publicly, support appropriations riders to block actions. Support adequate staffing levels for government agencies, and executive branch action consistent with congressional directives. Oppose cuts to earned federal retirement and health benefits via the budget reconciliation process. Support bipartisan agreement on government funding. Support S. 3012/H.R.7137/S.3168, the Shutdown Fairness Act, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the True Shutdown Fairness Act, S. 3039/S.3165, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Military and Federal Employee Protection Act, S. 3043, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Saving the Civil Service Act, H.R.492/S.134, to prohibit a return of Schedule F (or Schedule Policy/Career). Support the Equal COLA Act, H.R.491/S.624, to provide full cost-of-living adjustments (matching the change in the consumer price index) for federal retirees covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Support S. 2078/H.R. 3317, the Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act, to increase death gratuities and funeral allowances for federal employees. Support H.R. 1670, the Family Building FEHB Fairness Act, to require federal employee health benefit plans to include assisted reproductive treatment benefits. Support H.R. 1522, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, to allow federal employees to pay a deposit to obtain creditable service toward retirement for temporary position service. Support H.R. 2550/S.2837, to overturn an executive order that ends collective bargaining for federal federal employees at certain federal agencies. Support H.R. 1989/S.918, to allow probationary employees involuntarily separated to continue their probationary period upon reinstatement. Support H.R.5599/S.3141, the Securing Assurance for Federal employees (SAFE) Act, to prohibit unlawful federal employee terminations and requiring reinstatement with back pay for anyone fired in violation of law. Support the Help FEDS Act, H.R. 5572/S.2948, to require states to provide unemployment benefits to federal employees during a government shutdown. Support the creation of the Federal Workforce Caucus. Support the FAIR Act, H.R. 7480/S.3823, to provide 4.1 percent average pay rate increase to federal employees in 2027. Oppose proposed rules to eliminate appeal rights to the Merit System Protection Board for probationary employees, to challenge reduction in force actions, and to challenge suitability determinations. Oppose proposed governmentwide nondisclosure agreement via official comment. Raise concerns regarding OPM request for private medical claims data. Support aspects of the Pharmacists Fight Back Act to challenge anti-competitive practices by pharmacy benefit managers. Support introduction of bill to allow FEHB participants a special enrollment period for Medicare Part B. Support the Prevent Government Shutdowns Act, H.R. 5870/S.4632. Support adequate surveying of federal employee viewpoints. Support the The Federal Employee Records Relief Act (H.R. 10718). Support the Federal Worker Protection Act (H.R. 10198)
To prohibit the removal of Federal employees during any lapse in discretionary appropriations, and for other purposes.
Client: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
Oppose large-scale reductions in the federal workforce, urging Congress to take action to oppose publicly, support appropriations riders to block actions. Support adequate staffing levels for government agencies, and executive branch action consistent with congressional directives. Oppose cuts to earned federal retirement and health benefits via the budget reconciliation process. Support bipartisan agreement on government funding. Support S. 3012/H.R.7137/S.3168, the Shutdown Fairness Act, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the True Shutdown Fairness Act, S. 3039/S.3165, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Military and Federal Employee Protection Act, S. 3043, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Saving the Civil Service Act, H.R.492/S.134, to prohibit a return of Schedule F (or Schedule Policy/Career). Support the Equal COLA Act, H.R.491/S.624, to provide full cost-of-living adjustments (matching the change in the consumer price index) for federal retirees covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Support S. 2078/H.R. 3317, the Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act, to increase death gratuities and funeral allowances for federal employees. Support H.R. 1670, the Family Building FEHB Fairness Act, to require federal employee health benefit plans to include assisted reproductive treatment benefits. Support H.R. 1522, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, to allow federal employees to pay a deposit to obtain creditable service toward retirement for temporary position service. Support H.R. 2550/S.2837, to overturn an executive order that ends collective bargaining for federal federal employees at certain federal agencies. Support H.R. 1989/S.918, to allow probationary employees involuntarily separated to continue their probationary period upon reinstatement. Support H.R.5599/S.3141, the Securing Assurance for Federal employees (SAFE) Act, to prohibit unlawful federal employee terminations and requiring reinstatement with back pay for anyone fired in violation of law. Support the Help FEDS Act, H.R. 5572/S.2948, to require states to provide unemployment benefits to federal employees during a government shutdown. Support the creation of the Federal Workforce Caucus. Support the FAIR Act, H.R. 7480/S.3823, to provide 4.1 percent average pay rate increase to federal employees in 2027. Oppose proposed rules to eliminate appeal rights to the Merit System Protection Board for probationary employees, to challenge reduction in force actions, and to challenge suitability determinations. Oppose proposed governmentwide nondisclosure agreement via official comment. Raise concerns regarding OPM request for private medical claims data. Support aspects of the Pharmacists Fight Back Act to challenge anti-competitive practices by pharmacy benefit managers.
To prohibit the removal of Federal employees during any lapse in discretionary appropriations, and for other purposes.
Client: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
Oppose large-scale reductions in the federal workforce, urging Congress to take action to oppose publicly, support appropriations riders to block actions. Support adequate staffing levels for government agencies, and executive branch action consistent with congressional directives. Oppose cuts to earned federal retirement and health benefits via the budget reconciliation process, including by opposing H.Con.Res.14, and opposing inclusion of provisions related to federal benefits and the merit-based civil service in H.R. 1 (and opposing H.R. 1 when included) Support bipartisan agreement on government funding. Support S. 3012/H.R.7137/S.3168, the Shutdown Fairness Act, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the True Shutdown Fairness Act, S. 3039/S.3165, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Military and Federal Employee Protection Act, S. 3043, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Saving the Civil Service Act, H.R.492/S.134, to prohibit a return of Schedule F (or Schedule Policy/Career). Support the Equal COLA Act, H.R.491/S.624, to provide full cost-of-living adjustments (matching the change in the consumer price index) for federal retirees covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Support the FAIR Act, H.R.493/S.126, to provide for a federal employee pay increase in calendar year 2026. Support H.R.3547/S.1861, the Servicemember Healthcare Freedom Act, to allow members of the Selected Reserve and National Guard to have the choice between military and civilian healthcare plans. Support S. 2078/H.R. 3317, the Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act, to increase death gratuities and funeral allowances for federal employees. Support H.R. 1670, the Family Building FEHB Fairness Act, to require federal employee health benefit plans to include assisted reproductive treatment benefits. Support H.R. 1522, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, to allow federal employees to pay a deposit to obtain creditable service toward retirement for temporary position service. Support H.R. 2550/S.2837, to overturn an executive order that ends collective bargaining for federal federal employees at certain federal agencies. Support H.R. 1989/S.918, to allow probationary employees involuntarily separated to continue their probationary period upon reinstatement. Support H.R.5599/S.3141, the Securing Assurance for Federal employees (SAFE) Act, to prohibit unlawful federal employee terminations and requiring reinstatement with back pay for anyone fired in violation of law. Support the Help FEDS Act, H.R. 5572/S.2948, to require states to provide unemployment benefits to federal employees during a government shutdown. Support the creation of the Federal Workforce Caucus. Support the FAIR Act, H.R. 7480/S.3823, to provide 4.1 percent average pay rate increase to federal employees in 2027. Oppose proposed rules to eliminate appeal rights to the Merit System Protection Board for probationary employees, to challenge reduction in force actions, and to challenge suitability determinations.
Prevent Government Shutdowns Act
Client: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
Oppose cuts to earned federal retirement and health benefits via the budget reconciliation process, including by opposing H.Con.Res.14 and H.R.1 (with provisions included) Support bipartisan agreement on government funding. Support reversal of reductions in force initiated in response to a RIF. Support the Prevent Government Shutdowns Act, S. 4632/ H.R. 5870, to provide for automatic continuing resolutions in the event of a lapse in appropriations. Support funding for 9/11 Pentagon Memorial Education Center Urge members of Congress to oppose Office of Management and Budget interpretation of the Government Employee Fair Treatment Act that would not require backpay for federal employees.
Prevent Government Shutdowns Act
Client: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
Oppose cuts to earned federal retirement and health benefits via the budget reconciliation process, including by opposing H.Con.Res.14 and H.R.1 (with provisions included) Support bipartisan agreement on government funding. Support reversal of reductions in force initiated in response to a RIF. Support the Prevent Government Shutdowns Act, S. 4632/ H.R. 5870, to provide for automatic continuing resolutions in the event of a lapse in appropriations. Support funding for 9/11 Pentagon Memorial Education Center Urge members of Congress to oppose Office of Management and Budget interpretation of the Government Employee Fair Treatment Act that would not require backpay for federal employees. Support continuing resolution to prevent a government shutdown. Support the Prevent Government Shutdowns Act, H.R. 5870/S.4632.
Prevent Government Shutdowns Act
Client: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
Oppose large-scale reductions in the federal workforce, urging Congress to take action to oppose publicly, support appropriations riders to block actions. Support adequate staffing levels for government agencies, and executive branch action consistent with congressional directives. Oppose cuts to earned federal retirement and health benefits via the budget reconciliation process. Support bipartisan agreement on government funding. Support S. 3012/H.R.7137/S.3168, the Shutdown Fairness Act, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the True Shutdown Fairness Act, S. 3039/S.3165, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Military and Federal Employee Protection Act, S. 3043, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Saving the Civil Service Act, H.R.492/S.134, to prohibit a return of Schedule F (or Schedule Policy/Career). Support the Equal COLA Act, H.R.491/S.624, to provide full cost-of-living adjustments (matching the change in the consumer price index) for federal retirees covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Support S. 2078/H.R. 3317, the Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act, to increase death gratuities and funeral allowances for federal employees. Support H.R. 1670, the Family Building FEHB Fairness Act, to require federal employee health benefit plans to include assisted reproductive treatment benefits. Support H.R. 1522, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, to allow federal employees to pay a deposit to obtain creditable service toward retirement for temporary position service. Support H.R. 2550/S.2837, to overturn an executive order that ends collective bargaining for federal federal employees at certain federal agencies. Support H.R. 1989/S.918, to allow probationary employees involuntarily separated to continue their probationary period upon reinstatement. Support H.R.5599/S.3141, the Securing Assurance for Federal employees (SAFE) Act, to prohibit unlawful federal employee terminations and requiring reinstatement with back pay for anyone fired in violation of law. Support the Help FEDS Act, H.R. 5572/S.2948, to require states to provide unemployment benefits to federal employees during a government shutdown. Support the creation of the Federal Workforce Caucus. Support the FAIR Act, H.R. 7480/S.3823, to provide 4.1 percent average pay rate increase to federal employees in 2027. Oppose proposed rules to eliminate appeal rights to the Merit System Protection Board for probationary employees, to challenge reduction in force actions, and to challenge suitability determinations. Oppose proposed governmentwide nondisclosure agreement via official comment. Raise concerns regarding OPM request for private medical claims data. Support aspects of the Pharmacists Fight Back Act to challenge anti-competitive practices by pharmacy benefit managers. Support introduction of bill to allow FEHB participants a special enrollment period for Medicare Part B. Support the Prevent Government Shutdowns Act, H.R. 5870/S.4632. Support adequate surveying of federal employee viewpoints. Support the The Federal Employee Records Relief Act (H.R. 10718). Support the Federal Worker Protection Act (H.R. 10198)
Shutdown Fairness Act
Client: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
Oppose large-scale reductions in the federal workforce, urging Congress to take action to oppose publicly, support appropriations riders to block actions. Support adequate staffing levels for government agencies, and executive branch action consistent with congressional directives. Oppose cuts to earned federal retirement and health benefits via the budget reconciliation process. Support bipartisan agreement on government funding. Support S. 3012/H.R.7137/S.3168, the Shutdown Fairness Act, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the True Shutdown Fairness Act, S. 3039/S.3165, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Military and Federal Employee Protection Act, S. 3043, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Saving the Civil Service Act, H.R.492/S.134, to prohibit a return of Schedule F (or Schedule Policy/Career). Support the Equal COLA Act, H.R.491/S.624, to provide full cost-of-living adjustments (matching the change in the consumer price index) for federal retirees covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Support S. 2078/H.R. 3317, the Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act, to increase death gratuities and funeral allowances for federal employees. Support H.R. 1670, the Family Building FEHB Fairness Act, to require federal employee health benefit plans to include assisted reproductive treatment benefits. Support H.R. 1522, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, to allow federal employees to pay a deposit to obtain creditable service toward retirement for temporary position service. Support H.R. 2550/S.2837, to overturn an executive order that ends collective bargaining for federal federal employees at certain federal agencies. Support H.R. 1989/S.918, to allow probationary employees involuntarily separated to continue their probationary period upon reinstatement. Support H.R.5599/S.3141, the Securing Assurance for Federal employees (SAFE) Act, to prohibit unlawful federal employee terminations and requiring reinstatement with back pay for anyone fired in violation of law. Support the Help FEDS Act, H.R. 5572/S.2948, to require states to provide unemployment benefits to federal employees during a government shutdown. Support the creation of the Federal Workforce Caucus. Support the FAIR Act, H.R. 7480/S.3823, to provide 4.1 percent average pay rate increase to federal employees in 2027. Oppose proposed rules to eliminate appeal rights to the Merit System Protection Board for probationary employees, to challenge reduction in force actions, and to challenge suitability determinations. Oppose proposed governmentwide nondisclosure agreement via official comment. Raise concerns regarding OPM request for private medical claims data. Support aspects of the Pharmacists Fight Back Act to challenge anti-competitive practices by pharmacy benefit managers.
Shutdown Fairness Act
Client: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
Oppose large-scale reductions in the federal workforce, urging Congress to take action to oppose publicly, support appropriations riders to block actions. Support adequate staffing levels for government agencies, and executive branch action consistent with congressional directives. Oppose cuts to earned federal retirement and health benefits via the budget reconciliation process, including by opposing H.Con.Res.14, and opposing inclusion of provisions related to federal benefits and the merit-based civil service in H.R. 1 (and opposing H.R. 1 when included) Support bipartisan agreement on government funding. Support S. 3012/H.R.7137/S.3168, the Shutdown Fairness Act, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the True Shutdown Fairness Act, S. 3039/S.3165, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Military and Federal Employee Protection Act, S. 3043, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Saving the Civil Service Act, H.R.492/S.134, to prohibit a return of Schedule F (or Schedule Policy/Career). Support the Equal COLA Act, H.R.491/S.624, to provide full cost-of-living adjustments (matching the change in the consumer price index) for federal retirees covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Support the FAIR Act, H.R.493/S.126, to provide for a federal employee pay increase in calendar year 2026. Support H.R.3547/S.1861, the Servicemember Healthcare Freedom Act, to allow members of the Selected Reserve and National Guard to have the choice between military and civilian healthcare plans. Support S. 2078/H.R. 3317, the Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act, to increase death gratuities and funeral allowances for federal employees. Support H.R. 1670, the Family Building FEHB Fairness Act, to require federal employee health benefit plans to include assisted reproductive treatment benefits. Support H.R. 1522, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, to allow federal employees to pay a deposit to obtain creditable service toward retirement for temporary position service. Support H.R. 2550/S.2837, to overturn an executive order that ends collective bargaining for federal federal employees at certain federal agencies. Support H.R. 1989/S.918, to allow probationary employees involuntarily separated to continue their probationary period upon reinstatement. Support H.R.5599/S.3141, the Securing Assurance for Federal employees (SAFE) Act, to prohibit unlawful federal employee terminations and requiring reinstatement with back pay for anyone fired in violation of law. Support the Help FEDS Act, H.R. 5572/S.2948, to require states to provide unemployment benefits to federal employees during a government shutdown. Support the creation of the Federal Workforce Caucus. Support the FAIR Act, H.R. 7480/S.3823, to provide 4.1 percent average pay rate increase to federal employees in 2027. Oppose proposed rules to eliminate appeal rights to the Merit System Protection Board for probationary employees, to challenge reduction in force actions, and to challenge suitability determinations.
Shutdown Fairness Act
Client: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
Oppose large-scale reductions in the federal workforce, urging Congress to take action to oppose publicly, support appropriations riders to block actions. Support adequate staffing levels for government agencies, and executive branch action consistent with congressional directives. Oppose cuts to earned federal retirement and health benefits via the budget reconciliation process. Support bipartisan agreement on government funding. Support S. 3012/H.R.7137/S.3168, the Shutdown Fairness Act, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the True Shutdown Fairness Act, S. 3039/S.3165, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Military and Federal Employee Protection Act, S. 3043, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Saving the Civil Service Act, H.R.492/S.134, to prohibit a return of Schedule F (or Schedule Policy/Career). Support the Equal COLA Act, H.R.491/S.624, to provide full cost-of-living adjustments (matching the change in the consumer price index) for federal retirees covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Support S. 2078/H.R. 3317, the Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act, to increase death gratuities and funeral allowances for federal employees. Support H.R. 1670, the Family Building FEHB Fairness Act, to require federal employee health benefit plans to include assisted reproductive treatment benefits. Support H.R. 1522, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, to allow federal employees to pay a deposit to obtain creditable service toward retirement for temporary position service. Support H.R. 2550/S.2837, to overturn an executive order that ends collective bargaining for federal federal employees at certain federal agencies. Support H.R. 1989/S.918, to allow probationary employees involuntarily separated to continue their probationary period upon reinstatement. Support H.R.5599/S.3141, the Securing Assurance for Federal employees (SAFE) Act, to prohibit unlawful federal employee terminations and requiring reinstatement with back pay for anyone fired in violation of law. Support the Help FEDS Act, H.R. 5572/S.2948, to require states to provide unemployment benefits to federal employees during a government shutdown. Support the creation of the Federal Workforce Caucus. Support the FAIR Act, H.R. 7480/S.3823, to provide 4.1 percent average pay rate increase to federal employees in 2027. Oppose proposed rules to eliminate appeal rights to the Merit System Protection Board for probationary employees, to challenge reduction in force actions, and to challenge suitability determinations. Oppose proposed governmentwide nondisclosure agreement via official comment. Raise concerns regarding OPM request for private medical claims data. Support aspects of the Pharmacists Fight Back Act to challenge anti-competitive practices by pharmacy benefit managers. Support introduction of bill to allow FEHB participants a special enrollment period for Medicare Part B. Support the Prevent Government Shutdowns Act, H.R. 5870/S.4632. Support adequate surveying of federal employee viewpoints. Support the The Federal Employee Records Relief Act (H.R. 10718). Support the Federal Worker Protection Act (H.R. 10198)
FAIR Act
Client: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
Oppose large-scale reductions in the federal workforce, urging Congress to take action to oppose publicly, support appropriations riders to block actions. Support adequate staffing levels for government agencies, and executive branch action consistent with congressional directives. Oppose cuts to earned federal retirement and health benefits via the budget reconciliation process. Support bipartisan agreement on government funding. Support S. 3012/H.R.7137/S.3168, the Shutdown Fairness Act, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the True Shutdown Fairness Act, S. 3039/S.3165, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Military and Federal Employee Protection Act, S. 3043, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Saving the Civil Service Act, H.R.492/S.134, to prohibit a return of Schedule F (or Schedule Policy/Career). Support the Equal COLA Act, H.R.491/S.624, to provide full cost-of-living adjustments (matching the change in the consumer price index) for federal retirees covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Support S. 2078/H.R. 3317, the Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act, to increase death gratuities and funeral allowances for federal employees. Support H.R. 1670, the Family Building FEHB Fairness Act, to require federal employee health benefit plans to include assisted reproductive treatment benefits. Support H.R. 1522, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, to allow federal employees to pay a deposit to obtain creditable service toward retirement for temporary position service. Support H.R. 2550/S.2837, to overturn an executive order that ends collective bargaining for federal federal employees at certain federal agencies. Support H.R. 1989/S.918, to allow probationary employees involuntarily separated to continue their probationary period upon reinstatement. Support H.R.5599/S.3141, the Securing Assurance for Federal employees (SAFE) Act, to prohibit unlawful federal employee terminations and requiring reinstatement with back pay for anyone fired in violation of law. Support the Help FEDS Act, H.R. 5572/S.2948, to require states to provide unemployment benefits to federal employees during a government shutdown. Support the creation of the Federal Workforce Caucus. Support the FAIR Act, H.R. 7480/S.3823, to provide 4.1 percent average pay rate increase to federal employees in 2027. Oppose proposed rules to eliminate appeal rights to the Merit System Protection Board for probationary employees, to challenge reduction in force actions, and to challenge suitability determinations. Oppose proposed governmentwide nondisclosure agreement via official comment. Raise concerns regarding OPM request for private medical claims data. Support aspects of the Pharmacists Fight Back Act to challenge anti-competitive practices by pharmacy benefit managers. Support introduction of bill to allow FEHB participants a special enrollment period for Medicare Part B. Support the Prevent Government Shutdowns Act, H.R. 5870/S.4632. Support adequate surveying of federal employee viewpoints. Support the The Federal Employee Records Relief Act (H.R. 10718). Support the Federal Worker Protection Act (H.R. 10198)
FAIR Act
Client: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
Oppose large-scale reductions in the federal workforce, urging Congress to take action to oppose publicly, support appropriations riders to block actions. Support adequate staffing levels for government agencies, and executive branch action consistent with congressional directives. Oppose cuts to earned federal retirement and health benefits via the budget reconciliation process. Support bipartisan agreement on government funding. Support S. 3012/H.R.7137/S.3168, the Shutdown Fairness Act, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the True Shutdown Fairness Act, S. 3039/S.3165, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Military and Federal Employee Protection Act, S. 3043, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Saving the Civil Service Act, H.R.492/S.134, to prohibit a return of Schedule F (or Schedule Policy/Career). Support the Equal COLA Act, H.R.491/S.624, to provide full cost-of-living adjustments (matching the change in the consumer price index) for federal retirees covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Support S. 2078/H.R. 3317, the Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act, to increase death gratuities and funeral allowances for federal employees. Support H.R. 1670, the Family Building FEHB Fairness Act, to require federal employee health benefit plans to include assisted reproductive treatment benefits. Support H.R. 1522, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, to allow federal employees to pay a deposit to obtain creditable service toward retirement for temporary position service. Support H.R. 2550/S.2837, to overturn an executive order that ends collective bargaining for federal federal employees at certain federal agencies. Support H.R. 1989/S.918, to allow probationary employees involuntarily separated to continue their probationary period upon reinstatement. Support H.R.5599/S.3141, the Securing Assurance for Federal employees (SAFE) Act, to prohibit unlawful federal employee terminations and requiring reinstatement with back pay for anyone fired in violation of law. Support the Help FEDS Act, H.R. 5572/S.2948, to require states to provide unemployment benefits to federal employees during a government shutdown. Support the creation of the Federal Workforce Caucus. Support the FAIR Act, H.R. 7480/S.3823, to provide 4.1 percent average pay rate increase to federal employees in 2027. Oppose proposed rules to eliminate appeal rights to the Merit System Protection Board for probationary employees, to challenge reduction in force actions, and to challenge suitability determinations. Oppose proposed governmentwide nondisclosure agreement via official comment. Raise concerns regarding OPM request for private medical claims data. Support aspects of the Pharmacists Fight Back Act to challenge anti-competitive practices by pharmacy benefit managers.
FAIR Act
Client: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
Oppose large-scale reductions in the federal workforce, urging Congress to take action to oppose publicly, support appropriations riders to block actions. Support adequate staffing levels for government agencies, and executive branch action consistent with congressional directives. Oppose cuts to earned federal retirement and health benefits via the budget reconciliation process, including by opposing H.Con.Res.14, and opposing inclusion of provisions related to federal benefits and the merit-based civil service in H.R. 1 (and opposing H.R. 1 when included) Support bipartisan agreement on government funding. Support S. 3012/H.R.7137/S.3168, the Shutdown Fairness Act, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the True Shutdown Fairness Act, S. 3039/S.3165, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Military and Federal Employee Protection Act, S. 3043, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Saving the Civil Service Act, H.R.492/S.134, to prohibit a return of Schedule F (or Schedule Policy/Career). Support the Equal COLA Act, H.R.491/S.624, to provide full cost-of-living adjustments (matching the change in the consumer price index) for federal retirees covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Support the FAIR Act, H.R.493/S.126, to provide for a federal employee pay increase in calendar year 2026. Support H.R.3547/S.1861, the Servicemember Healthcare Freedom Act, to allow members of the Selected Reserve and National Guard to have the choice between military and civilian healthcare plans. Support S. 2078/H.R. 3317, the Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act, to increase death gratuities and funeral allowances for federal employees. Support H.R. 1670, the Family Building FEHB Fairness Act, to require federal employee health benefit plans to include assisted reproductive treatment benefits. Support H.R. 1522, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, to allow federal employees to pay a deposit to obtain creditable service toward retirement for temporary position service. Support H.R. 2550/S.2837, to overturn an executive order that ends collective bargaining for federal federal employees at certain federal agencies. Support H.R. 1989/S.918, to allow probationary employees involuntarily separated to continue their probationary period upon reinstatement. Support H.R.5599/S.3141, the Securing Assurance for Federal employees (SAFE) Act, to prohibit unlawful federal employee terminations and requiring reinstatement with back pay for anyone fired in violation of law. Support the Help FEDS Act, H.R. 5572/S.2948, to require states to provide unemployment benefits to federal employees during a government shutdown. Support the creation of the Federal Workforce Caucus. Support the FAIR Act, H.R. 7480/S.3823, to provide 4.1 percent average pay rate increase to federal employees in 2027. Oppose proposed rules to eliminate appeal rights to the Merit System Protection Board for probationary employees, to challenge reduction in force actions, and to challenge suitability determinations.
FAIR Act
Client: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
Oppose large-scale reductions in the federal workforce, urging Congress to take action to oppose publicly, support appropriations riders to block actions. Support adequate staffing levels for government agencies, and executive branch action consistent with congressional directives. Oppose cuts to earned federal retirement and health benefits via the budget reconciliation process, including by opposing H.Con.Res.14, and opposing inclusion of provisions related to federal benefits and the merit-based civil service in H.R. 1 (and opposing H.R. 1 when included) Support bipartisan agreement on government funding. Support S. 3012/H.R.7137/S.3168, the Shutdown Fairness Act, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the True Shutdown Fairness Act, S. 3039/S.3165, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Military and Federal Employee Protection Act, S. 3043, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Saving the Civil Service Act, H.R.492/S.134, to prohibit a return of Schedule F (or Schedule Policy/Career). Support the Equal COLA Act, H.R.491/S.624, to provide full cost-of-living adjustments (matching the change in the consumer price index) for federal retirees covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Support the FAIR Act, H.R.493/S.126, to provide for a federal employee pay increase in calendar year 2026. Support H.R.3547/S.1861, the Servicemember Healthcare Freedom Act, to allow members of the Selected Reserve and National Guard to have the choice between military and civilian healthcare plans. Support S. 2078/H.R. 3317, the Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act, to increase death gratuities and funeral allowances for federal employees. Support H.R. 1670, the Family Building FEHB Fairness Act, to require federal employee health benefit plans to include assisted reproductive treatment benefits. Support H.R. 1522, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, to allow federal employees to pay a deposit to obtain creditable service toward retirement for temporary position service. Support H.R. 2550/S.2837, to overturn an executive order that ends collective bargaining for federal federal employees at certain federal agencies. Support H.R. 1989/S.918, to allow probationary employees involuntarily separated to continue their probationary period upon reinstatement. Support H.R.5599/S.3141, the Securing Assurance for Federal employees (SAFE) Act, to prohibit unlawful federal employee terminations and requiring reinstatement with back pay for anyone fired in violation of law. Support the Help FEDS Act, H.R. 5572/S.2948, to require states to provide unemployment benefits to federal employees during a government shutdown. Support the creation of the Federal Workforce Caucus. Support the FAIR Act, H.R. 7480/S.3823, to provide 4.1 percent average pay rate increase to federal employees in 2027. Oppose proposed rules to eliminate appeal rights to the Merit System Protection Board for probationary employees, to challenge reduction in force actions, and to challenge suitability determinations.
Saving the Civil Service Act
Client: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
Oppose large-scale reductions in the federal workforce, urging Congress to take action to oppose publicly, support appropriations riders to block actions. Support adequate staffing levels for government agencies, and executive branch action consistent with congressional directives. Oppose cuts to earned federal retirement and health benefits via the budget reconciliation process. Support bipartisan agreement on government funding. Support S. 3012/H.R.7137/S.3168, the Shutdown Fairness Act, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the True Shutdown Fairness Act, S. 3039/S.3165, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Military and Federal Employee Protection Act, S. 3043, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Saving the Civil Service Act, H.R.492/S.134, to prohibit a return of Schedule F (or Schedule Policy/Career). Support the Equal COLA Act, H.R.491/S.624, to provide full cost-of-living adjustments (matching the change in the consumer price index) for federal retirees covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Support S. 2078/H.R. 3317, the Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act, to increase death gratuities and funeral allowances for federal employees. Support H.R. 1670, the Family Building FEHB Fairness Act, to require federal employee health benefit plans to include assisted reproductive treatment benefits. Support H.R. 1522, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, to allow federal employees to pay a deposit to obtain creditable service toward retirement for temporary position service. Support H.R. 2550/S.2837, to overturn an executive order that ends collective bargaining for federal federal employees at certain federal agencies. Support H.R. 1989/S.918, to allow probationary employees involuntarily separated to continue their probationary period upon reinstatement. Support H.R.5599/S.3141, the Securing Assurance for Federal employees (SAFE) Act, to prohibit unlawful federal employee terminations and requiring reinstatement with back pay for anyone fired in violation of law. Support the Help FEDS Act, H.R. 5572/S.2948, to require states to provide unemployment benefits to federal employees during a government shutdown. Support the creation of the Federal Workforce Caucus. Support the FAIR Act, H.R. 7480/S.3823, to provide 4.1 percent average pay rate increase to federal employees in 2027. Oppose proposed rules to eliminate appeal rights to the Merit System Protection Board for probationary employees, to challenge reduction in force actions, and to challenge suitability determinations. Oppose proposed governmentwide nondisclosure agreement via official comment. Raise concerns regarding OPM request for private medical claims data. Support aspects of the Pharmacists Fight Back Act to challenge anti-competitive practices by pharmacy benefit managers.
Saving the Civil Service Act
Client: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
Oppose large-scale reductions in the federal workforce, urging Congress to take action to oppose publicly, support appropriations riders to block actions. Support adequate staffing levels for government agencies, and executive branch action consistent with congressional directives. Oppose cuts to earned federal retirement and health benefits via the budget reconciliation process. Support bipartisan agreement on government funding. Support S. 3012/H.R.7137/S.3168, the Shutdown Fairness Act, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the True Shutdown Fairness Act, S. 3039/S.3165, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Military and Federal Employee Protection Act, S. 3043, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Saving the Civil Service Act, H.R.492/S.134, to prohibit a return of Schedule F (or Schedule Policy/Career). Support the Equal COLA Act, H.R.491/S.624, to provide full cost-of-living adjustments (matching the change in the consumer price index) for federal retirees covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Support S. 2078/H.R. 3317, the Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act, to increase death gratuities and funeral allowances for federal employees. Support H.R. 1670, the Family Building FEHB Fairness Act, to require federal employee health benefit plans to include assisted reproductive treatment benefits. Support H.R. 1522, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, to allow federal employees to pay a deposit to obtain creditable service toward retirement for temporary position service. Support H.R. 2550/S.2837, to overturn an executive order that ends collective bargaining for federal federal employees at certain federal agencies. Support H.R. 1989/S.918, to allow probationary employees involuntarily separated to continue their probationary period upon reinstatement. Support H.R.5599/S.3141, the Securing Assurance for Federal employees (SAFE) Act, to prohibit unlawful federal employee terminations and requiring reinstatement with back pay for anyone fired in violation of law. Support the Help FEDS Act, H.R. 5572/S.2948, to require states to provide unemployment benefits to federal employees during a government shutdown. Support the creation of the Federal Workforce Caucus. Support the FAIR Act, H.R. 7480/S.3823, to provide 4.1 percent average pay rate increase to federal employees in 2027. Oppose proposed rules to eliminate appeal rights to the Merit System Protection Board for probationary employees, to challenge reduction in force actions, and to challenge suitability determinations. Oppose proposed governmentwide nondisclosure agreement via official comment. Raise concerns regarding OPM request for private medical claims data. Support aspects of the Pharmacists Fight Back Act to challenge anti-competitive practices by pharmacy benefit managers. Support introduction of bill to allow FEHB participants a special enrollment period for Medicare Part B. Support the Prevent Government Shutdowns Act, H.R. 5870/S.4632. Support adequate surveying of federal employee viewpoints. Support the The Federal Employee Records Relief Act (H.R. 10718). Support the Federal Worker Protection Act (H.R. 10198)
Saving the Civil Service Act
Client: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
Oppose large-scale reductions in the federal workforce, urging Congress to take action to oppose publicly, support appropriations riders to block actions. Support adequate staffing levels for government agencies, and executive branch action consistent with congressional directives. Oppose cuts to earned federal retirement and health benefits via the budget reconciliation process, including by opposing H.Con.Res.14, and opposing inclusion of provisions related to federal benefits and the merit-based civil service in H.R. 1 (and opposing H.R. 1 when included) Support bipartisan agreement on government funding. Support S. 3012/H.R.7137/S.3168, the Shutdown Fairness Act, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the True Shutdown Fairness Act, S. 3039/S.3165, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Military and Federal Employee Protection Act, S. 3043, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Saving the Civil Service Act, H.R.492/S.134, to prohibit a return of Schedule F (or Schedule Policy/Career). Support the Equal COLA Act, H.R.491/S.624, to provide full cost-of-living adjustments (matching the change in the consumer price index) for federal retirees covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Support the FAIR Act, H.R.493/S.126, to provide for a federal employee pay increase in calendar year 2026. Support H.R.3547/S.1861, the Servicemember Healthcare Freedom Act, to allow members of the Selected Reserve and National Guard to have the choice between military and civilian healthcare plans. Support S. 2078/H.R. 3317, the Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act, to increase death gratuities and funeral allowances for federal employees. Support H.R. 1670, the Family Building FEHB Fairness Act, to require federal employee health benefit plans to include assisted reproductive treatment benefits. Support H.R. 1522, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, to allow federal employees to pay a deposit to obtain creditable service toward retirement for temporary position service. Support H.R. 2550/S.2837, to overturn an executive order that ends collective bargaining for federal federal employees at certain federal agencies. Support H.R. 1989/S.918, to allow probationary employees involuntarily separated to continue their probationary period upon reinstatement. Support H.R.5599/S.3141, the Securing Assurance for Federal employees (SAFE) Act, to prohibit unlawful federal employee terminations and requiring reinstatement with back pay for anyone fired in violation of law. Support the Help FEDS Act, H.R. 5572/S.2948, to require states to provide unemployment benefits to federal employees during a government shutdown. Support the creation of the Federal Workforce Caucus. Support the FAIR Act, H.R. 7480/S.3823, to provide 4.1 percent average pay rate increase to federal employees in 2027. Oppose proposed rules to eliminate appeal rights to the Merit System Protection Board for probationary employees, to challenge reduction in force actions, and to challenge suitability determinations.
Servicemember Healthcare Freedom Act of 2025
Client: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
Oppose large-scale reductions in the federal workforce, urging Congress to take action to oppose publicly, support appropriations riders to block actions. Support adequate staffing levels for government agencies, and executive branch action consistent with congressional directives. Oppose cuts to earned federal retirement and health benefits via the budget reconciliation process, including by opposing H.Con.Res.14, and opposing inclusion of provisions related to federal benefits and the merit-based civil service in H.R. 1 (and opposing H.R. 1 when included) Support bipartisan agreement on government funding. Support S. 3012/H.R.7137/S.3168, the Shutdown Fairness Act, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the True Shutdown Fairness Act, S. 3039/S.3165, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Military and Federal Employee Protection Act, S. 3043, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Saving the Civil Service Act, H.R.492/S.134, to prohibit a return of Schedule F (or Schedule Policy/Career). Support the Equal COLA Act, H.R.491/S.624, to provide full cost-of-living adjustments (matching the change in the consumer price index) for federal retirees covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Support the FAIR Act, H.R.493/S.126, to provide for a federal employee pay increase in calendar year 2026. Support H.R.3547/S.1861, the Servicemember Healthcare Freedom Act, to allow members of the Selected Reserve and National Guard to have the choice between military and civilian healthcare plans. Support S. 2078/H.R. 3317, the Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act, to increase death gratuities and funeral allowances for federal employees. Support H.R. 1670, the Family Building FEHB Fairness Act, to require federal employee health benefit plans to include assisted reproductive treatment benefits. Support H.R. 1522, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, to allow federal employees to pay a deposit to obtain creditable service toward retirement for temporary position service. Support H.R. 2550/S.2837, to overturn an executive order that ends collective bargaining for federal federal employees at certain federal agencies. Support H.R. 1989/S.918, to allow probationary employees involuntarily separated to continue their probationary period upon reinstatement. Support H.R.5599/S.3141, the Securing Assurance for Federal employees (SAFE) Act, to prohibit unlawful federal employee terminations and requiring reinstatement with back pay for anyone fired in violation of law. Support the Help FEDS Act, H.R. 5572/S.2948, to require states to provide unemployment benefits to federal employees during a government shutdown. Support the creation of the Federal Workforce Caucus. Support the FAIR Act, H.R. 7480/S.3823, to provide 4.1 percent average pay rate increase to federal employees in 2027. Oppose proposed rules to eliminate appeal rights to the Merit System Protection Board for probationary employees, to challenge reduction in force actions, and to challenge suitability determinations.
Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act
Client: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
Oppose large-scale reductions in the federal workforce, urging Congress to take action to oppose publicly, support appropriations riders to block actions. Support adequate staffing levels for government agencies, and executive branch action consistent with congressional directives. Oppose cuts to earned federal retirement and health benefits via the budget reconciliation process, including by opposing H.Con.Res.14, and opposing inclusion of provisions related to federal benefits and the merit-based civil service in H.R. 1 (and opposing H.R. 1 when included) Support bipartisan agreement on government funding. Support S. 3012/H.R.7137/S.3168, the Shutdown Fairness Act, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the True Shutdown Fairness Act, S. 3039/S.3165, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Military and Federal Employee Protection Act, S. 3043, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Saving the Civil Service Act, H.R.492/S.134, to prohibit a return of Schedule F (or Schedule Policy/Career). Support the Equal COLA Act, H.R.491/S.624, to provide full cost-of-living adjustments (matching the change in the consumer price index) for federal retirees covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Support the FAIR Act, H.R.493/S.126, to provide for a federal employee pay increase in calendar year 2026. Support H.R.3547/S.1861, the Servicemember Healthcare Freedom Act, to allow members of the Selected Reserve and National Guard to have the choice between military and civilian healthcare plans. Support S. 2078/H.R. 3317, the Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act, to increase death gratuities and funeral allowances for federal employees. Support H.R. 1670, the Family Building FEHB Fairness Act, to require federal employee health benefit plans to include assisted reproductive treatment benefits. Support H.R. 1522, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, to allow federal employees to pay a deposit to obtain creditable service toward retirement for temporary position service. Support H.R. 2550/S.2837, to overturn an executive order that ends collective bargaining for federal federal employees at certain federal agencies. Support H.R. 1989/S.918, to allow probationary employees involuntarily separated to continue their probationary period upon reinstatement. Support H.R.5599/S.3141, the Securing Assurance for Federal employees (SAFE) Act, to prohibit unlawful federal employee terminations and requiring reinstatement with back pay for anyone fired in violation of law. Support the Help FEDS Act, H.R. 5572/S.2948, to require states to provide unemployment benefits to federal employees during a government shutdown. Support the creation of the Federal Workforce Caucus. Support the FAIR Act, H.R. 7480/S.3823, to provide 4.1 percent average pay rate increase to federal employees in 2027. Oppose proposed rules to eliminate appeal rights to the Merit System Protection Board for probationary employees, to challenge reduction in force actions, and to challenge suitability determinations.
Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act
Client: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
Oppose large-scale reductions in the federal workforce, urging Congress to take action to oppose publicly, support appropriations riders to block actions. Support adequate staffing levels for government agencies, and executive branch action consistent with congressional directives. Oppose cuts to earned federal retirement and health benefits via the budget reconciliation process. Support bipartisan agreement on government funding. Support S. 3012/H.R.7137/S.3168, the Shutdown Fairness Act, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the True Shutdown Fairness Act, S. 3039/S.3165, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Military and Federal Employee Protection Act, S. 3043, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Saving the Civil Service Act, H.R.492/S.134, to prohibit a return of Schedule F (or Schedule Policy/Career). Support the Equal COLA Act, H.R.491/S.624, to provide full cost-of-living adjustments (matching the change in the consumer price index) for federal retirees covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Support S. 2078/H.R. 3317, the Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act, to increase death gratuities and funeral allowances for federal employees. Support H.R. 1670, the Family Building FEHB Fairness Act, to require federal employee health benefit plans to include assisted reproductive treatment benefits. Support H.R. 1522, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, to allow federal employees to pay a deposit to obtain creditable service toward retirement for temporary position service. Support H.R. 2550/S.2837, to overturn an executive order that ends collective bargaining for federal federal employees at certain federal agencies. Support H.R. 1989/S.918, to allow probationary employees involuntarily separated to continue their probationary period upon reinstatement. Support H.R.5599/S.3141, the Securing Assurance for Federal employees (SAFE) Act, to prohibit unlawful federal employee terminations and requiring reinstatement with back pay for anyone fired in violation of law. Support the Help FEDS Act, H.R. 5572/S.2948, to require states to provide unemployment benefits to federal employees during a government shutdown. Support the creation of the Federal Workforce Caucus. Support the FAIR Act, H.R. 7480/S.3823, to provide 4.1 percent average pay rate increase to federal employees in 2027. Oppose proposed rules to eliminate appeal rights to the Merit System Protection Board for probationary employees, to challenge reduction in force actions, and to challenge suitability determinations. Oppose proposed governmentwide nondisclosure agreement via official comment. Raise concerns regarding OPM request for private medical claims data. Support aspects of the Pharmacists Fight Back Act to challenge anti-competitive practices by pharmacy benefit managers. Support introduction of bill to allow FEHB participants a special enrollment period for Medicare Part B. Support the Prevent Government Shutdowns Act, H.R. 5870/S.4632. Support adequate surveying of federal employee viewpoints. Support the The Federal Employee Records Relief Act (H.R. 10718). Support the Federal Worker Protection Act (H.R. 10198)
Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act
Client: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
Oppose large-scale reductions in the federal workforce, urging Congress to take action to oppose publicly, support appropriations riders to block actions. Support adequate staffing levels for government agencies, and executive branch action consistent with congressional directives. Oppose cuts to earned federal retirement and health benefits via the budget reconciliation process. Support bipartisan agreement on government funding. Support S. 3012/H.R.7137/S.3168, the Shutdown Fairness Act, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the True Shutdown Fairness Act, S. 3039/S.3165, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Military and Federal Employee Protection Act, S. 3043, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Saving the Civil Service Act, H.R.492/S.134, to prohibit a return of Schedule F (or Schedule Policy/Career). Support the Equal COLA Act, H.R.491/S.624, to provide full cost-of-living adjustments (matching the change in the consumer price index) for federal retirees covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Support S. 2078/H.R. 3317, the Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act, to increase death gratuities and funeral allowances for federal employees. Support H.R. 1670, the Family Building FEHB Fairness Act, to require federal employee health benefit plans to include assisted reproductive treatment benefits. Support H.R. 1522, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, to allow federal employees to pay a deposit to obtain creditable service toward retirement for temporary position service. Support H.R. 2550/S.2837, to overturn an executive order that ends collective bargaining for federal federal employees at certain federal agencies. Support H.R. 1989/S.918, to allow probationary employees involuntarily separated to continue their probationary period upon reinstatement. Support H.R.5599/S.3141, the Securing Assurance for Federal employees (SAFE) Act, to prohibit unlawful federal employee terminations and requiring reinstatement with back pay for anyone fired in violation of law. Support the Help FEDS Act, H.R. 5572/S.2948, to require states to provide unemployment benefits to federal employees during a government shutdown. Support the creation of the Federal Workforce Caucus. Support the FAIR Act, H.R. 7480/S.3823, to provide 4.1 percent average pay rate increase to federal employees in 2027. Oppose proposed rules to eliminate appeal rights to the Merit System Protection Board for probationary employees, to challenge reduction in force actions, and to challenge suitability determinations. Oppose proposed governmentwide nondisclosure agreement via official comment. Raise concerns regarding OPM request for private medical claims data. Support aspects of the Pharmacists Fight Back Act to challenge anti-competitive practices by pharmacy benefit managers.
Protect America’s Workforce Act
Client: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
Oppose large-scale reductions in the federal workforce, urging Congress to take action to oppose publicly, support appropriations riders to block actions. Support adequate staffing levels for government agencies, and executive branch action consistent with congressional directives. Oppose cuts to earned federal retirement and health benefits via the budget reconciliation process, including by opposing H.Con.Res.14, and opposing inclusion of provisions related to federal benefits and the merit-based civil service in H.R. 1 (and opposing H.R. 1 when included) Support bipartisan agreement on government funding. Support S. 3012/H.R.7137/S.3168, the Shutdown Fairness Act, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the True Shutdown Fairness Act, S. 3039/S.3165, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Military and Federal Employee Protection Act, S. 3043, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Saving the Civil Service Act, H.R.492/S.134, to prohibit a return of Schedule F (or Schedule Policy/Career). Support the Equal COLA Act, H.R.491/S.624, to provide full cost-of-living adjustments (matching the change in the consumer price index) for federal retirees covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Support the FAIR Act, H.R.493/S.126, to provide for a federal employee pay increase in calendar year 2026. Support H.R.3547/S.1861, the Servicemember Healthcare Freedom Act, to allow members of the Selected Reserve and National Guard to have the choice between military and civilian healthcare plans. Support S. 2078/H.R. 3317, the Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act, to increase death gratuities and funeral allowances for federal employees. Support H.R. 1670, the Family Building FEHB Fairness Act, to require federal employee health benefit plans to include assisted reproductive treatment benefits. Support H.R. 1522, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, to allow federal employees to pay a deposit to obtain creditable service toward retirement for temporary position service. Support H.R. 2550/S.2837, to overturn an executive order that ends collective bargaining for federal federal employees at certain federal agencies. Support H.R. 1989/S.918, to allow probationary employees involuntarily separated to continue their probationary period upon reinstatement. Support H.R.5599/S.3141, the Securing Assurance for Federal employees (SAFE) Act, to prohibit unlawful federal employee terminations and requiring reinstatement with back pay for anyone fired in violation of law. Support the Help FEDS Act, H.R. 5572/S.2948, to require states to provide unemployment benefits to federal employees during a government shutdown. Support the creation of the Federal Workforce Caucus. Support the FAIR Act, H.R. 7480/S.3823, to provide 4.1 percent average pay rate increase to federal employees in 2027. Oppose proposed rules to eliminate appeal rights to the Merit System Protection Board for probationary employees, to challenge reduction in force actions, and to challenge suitability determinations.
Protect America’s Workforce Act
Client: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
Oppose large-scale reductions in the federal workforce, urging Congress to take action to oppose publicly, support appropriations riders to block actions. Support adequate staffing levels for government agencies, and executive branch action consistent with congressional directives. Oppose cuts to earned federal retirement and health benefits via the budget reconciliation process. Support bipartisan agreement on government funding. Support S. 3012/H.R.7137/S.3168, the Shutdown Fairness Act, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the True Shutdown Fairness Act, S. 3039/S.3165, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Military and Federal Employee Protection Act, S. 3043, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Saving the Civil Service Act, H.R.492/S.134, to prohibit a return of Schedule F (or Schedule Policy/Career). Support the Equal COLA Act, H.R.491/S.624, to provide full cost-of-living adjustments (matching the change in the consumer price index) for federal retirees covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Support S. 2078/H.R. 3317, the Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act, to increase death gratuities and funeral allowances for federal employees. Support H.R. 1670, the Family Building FEHB Fairness Act, to require federal employee health benefit plans to include assisted reproductive treatment benefits. Support H.R. 1522, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, to allow federal employees to pay a deposit to obtain creditable service toward retirement for temporary position service. Support H.R. 2550/S.2837, to overturn an executive order that ends collective bargaining for federal federal employees at certain federal agencies. Support H.R. 1989/S.918, to allow probationary employees involuntarily separated to continue their probationary period upon reinstatement. Support H.R.5599/S.3141, the Securing Assurance for Federal employees (SAFE) Act, to prohibit unlawful federal employee terminations and requiring reinstatement with back pay for anyone fired in violation of law. Support the Help FEDS Act, H.R. 5572/S.2948, to require states to provide unemployment benefits to federal employees during a government shutdown. Support the creation of the Federal Workforce Caucus. Support the FAIR Act, H.R. 7480/S.3823, to provide 4.1 percent average pay rate increase to federal employees in 2027. Oppose proposed rules to eliminate appeal rights to the Merit System Protection Board for probationary employees, to challenge reduction in force actions, and to challenge suitability determinations. Oppose proposed governmentwide nondisclosure agreement via official comment. Raise concerns regarding OPM request for private medical claims data. Support aspects of the Pharmacists Fight Back Act to challenge anti-competitive practices by pharmacy benefit managers.
Protect America’s Workforce Act
Client: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
Oppose large-scale reductions in the federal workforce, urging Congress to take action to oppose publicly, support appropriations riders to block actions. Support adequate staffing levels for government agencies, and executive branch action consistent with congressional directives. Oppose cuts to earned federal retirement and health benefits via the budget reconciliation process. Support bipartisan agreement on government funding. Support S. 3012/H.R.7137/S.3168, the Shutdown Fairness Act, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the True Shutdown Fairness Act, S. 3039/S.3165, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Military and Federal Employee Protection Act, S. 3043, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Saving the Civil Service Act, H.R.492/S.134, to prohibit a return of Schedule F (or Schedule Policy/Career). Support the Equal COLA Act, H.R.491/S.624, to provide full cost-of-living adjustments (matching the change in the consumer price index) for federal retirees covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Support S. 2078/H.R. 3317, the Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act, to increase death gratuities and funeral allowances for federal employees. Support H.R. 1670, the Family Building FEHB Fairness Act, to require federal employee health benefit plans to include assisted reproductive treatment benefits. Support H.R. 1522, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, to allow federal employees to pay a deposit to obtain creditable service toward retirement for temporary position service. Support H.R. 2550/S.2837, to overturn an executive order that ends collective bargaining for federal federal employees at certain federal agencies. Support H.R. 1989/S.918, to allow probationary employees involuntarily separated to continue their probationary period upon reinstatement. Support H.R.5599/S.3141, the Securing Assurance for Federal employees (SAFE) Act, to prohibit unlawful federal employee terminations and requiring reinstatement with back pay for anyone fired in violation of law. Support the Help FEDS Act, H.R. 5572/S.2948, to require states to provide unemployment benefits to federal employees during a government shutdown. Support the creation of the Federal Workforce Caucus. Support the FAIR Act, H.R. 7480/S.3823, to provide 4.1 percent average pay rate increase to federal employees in 2027. Oppose proposed rules to eliminate appeal rights to the Merit System Protection Board for probationary employees, to challenge reduction in force actions, and to challenge suitability determinations. Oppose proposed governmentwide nondisclosure agreement via official comment. Raise concerns regarding OPM request for private medical claims data. Support aspects of the Pharmacists Fight Back Act to challenge anti-competitive practices by pharmacy benefit managers. Support introduction of bill to allow FEHB participants a special enrollment period for Medicare Part B. Support the Prevent Government Shutdowns Act, H.R. 5870/S.4632. Support adequate surveying of federal employee viewpoints. Support the The Federal Employee Records Relief Act (H.R. 10718). Support the Federal Worker Protection Act (H.R. 10198)
Help FEDS Act
Client: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
Oppose large-scale reductions in the federal workforce, urging Congress to take action to oppose publicly, support appropriations riders to block actions. Support adequate staffing levels for government agencies, and executive branch action consistent with congressional directives. Oppose cuts to earned federal retirement and health benefits via the budget reconciliation process. Support bipartisan agreement on government funding. Support S. 3012/H.R.7137/S.3168, the Shutdown Fairness Act, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the True Shutdown Fairness Act, S. 3039/S.3165, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Military and Federal Employee Protection Act, S. 3043, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Saving the Civil Service Act, H.R.492/S.134, to prohibit a return of Schedule F (or Schedule Policy/Career). Support the Equal COLA Act, H.R.491/S.624, to provide full cost-of-living adjustments (matching the change in the consumer price index) for federal retirees covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Support S. 2078/H.R. 3317, the Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act, to increase death gratuities and funeral allowances for federal employees. Support H.R. 1670, the Family Building FEHB Fairness Act, to require federal employee health benefit plans to include assisted reproductive treatment benefits. Support H.R. 1522, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, to allow federal employees to pay a deposit to obtain creditable service toward retirement for temporary position service. Support H.R. 2550/S.2837, to overturn an executive order that ends collective bargaining for federal federal employees at certain federal agencies. Support H.R. 1989/S.918, to allow probationary employees involuntarily separated to continue their probationary period upon reinstatement. Support H.R.5599/S.3141, the Securing Assurance for Federal employees (SAFE) Act, to prohibit unlawful federal employee terminations and requiring reinstatement with back pay for anyone fired in violation of law. Support the Help FEDS Act, H.R. 5572/S.2948, to require states to provide unemployment benefits to federal employees during a government shutdown. Support the creation of the Federal Workforce Caucus. Support the FAIR Act, H.R. 7480/S.3823, to provide 4.1 percent average pay rate increase to federal employees in 2027. Oppose proposed rules to eliminate appeal rights to the Merit System Protection Board for probationary employees, to challenge reduction in force actions, and to challenge suitability determinations. Oppose proposed governmentwide nondisclosure agreement via official comment. Raise concerns regarding OPM request for private medical claims data. Support aspects of the Pharmacists Fight Back Act to challenge anti-competitive practices by pharmacy benefit managers.
Help FEDS Act
Client: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
Oppose large-scale reductions in the federal workforce, urging Congress to take action to oppose publicly, support appropriations riders to block actions. Support adequate staffing levels for government agencies, and executive branch action consistent with congressional directives. Oppose cuts to earned federal retirement and health benefits via the budget reconciliation process. Support bipartisan agreement on government funding. Support S. 3012/H.R.7137/S.3168, the Shutdown Fairness Act, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the True Shutdown Fairness Act, S. 3039/S.3165, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Military and Federal Employee Protection Act, S. 3043, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Saving the Civil Service Act, H.R.492/S.134, to prohibit a return of Schedule F (or Schedule Policy/Career). Support the Equal COLA Act, H.R.491/S.624, to provide full cost-of-living adjustments (matching the change in the consumer price index) for federal retirees covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Support S. 2078/H.R. 3317, the Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act, to increase death gratuities and funeral allowances for federal employees. Support H.R. 1670, the Family Building FEHB Fairness Act, to require federal employee health benefit plans to include assisted reproductive treatment benefits. Support H.R. 1522, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, to allow federal employees to pay a deposit to obtain creditable service toward retirement for temporary position service. Support H.R. 2550/S.2837, to overturn an executive order that ends collective bargaining for federal federal employees at certain federal agencies. Support H.R. 1989/S.918, to allow probationary employees involuntarily separated to continue their probationary period upon reinstatement. Support H.R.5599/S.3141, the Securing Assurance for Federal employees (SAFE) Act, to prohibit unlawful federal employee terminations and requiring reinstatement with back pay for anyone fired in violation of law. Support the Help FEDS Act, H.R. 5572/S.2948, to require states to provide unemployment benefits to federal employees during a government shutdown. Support the creation of the Federal Workforce Caucus. Support the FAIR Act, H.R. 7480/S.3823, to provide 4.1 percent average pay rate increase to federal employees in 2027. Oppose proposed rules to eliminate appeal rights to the Merit System Protection Board for probationary employees, to challenge reduction in force actions, and to challenge suitability determinations. Oppose proposed governmentwide nondisclosure agreement via official comment. Raise concerns regarding OPM request for private medical claims data. Support aspects of the Pharmacists Fight Back Act to challenge anti-competitive practices by pharmacy benefit managers. Support introduction of bill to allow FEHB participants a special enrollment period for Medicare Part B. Support the Prevent Government Shutdowns Act, H.R. 5870/S.4632. Support adequate surveying of federal employee viewpoints. Support the The Federal Employee Records Relief Act (H.R. 10718). Support the Federal Worker Protection Act (H.R. 10198)
Help FEDS Act
Client: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
Oppose large-scale reductions in the federal workforce, urging Congress to take action to oppose publicly, support appropriations riders to block actions. Support adequate staffing levels for government agencies, and executive branch action consistent with congressional directives. Oppose cuts to earned federal retirement and health benefits via the budget reconciliation process, including by opposing H.Con.Res.14, and opposing inclusion of provisions related to federal benefits and the merit-based civil service in H.R. 1 (and opposing H.R. 1 when included) Support bipartisan agreement on government funding. Support S. 3012/H.R.7137/S.3168, the Shutdown Fairness Act, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the True Shutdown Fairness Act, S. 3039/S.3165, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Military and Federal Employee Protection Act, S. 3043, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Saving the Civil Service Act, H.R.492/S.134, to prohibit a return of Schedule F (or Schedule Policy/Career). Support the Equal COLA Act, H.R.491/S.624, to provide full cost-of-living adjustments (matching the change in the consumer price index) for federal retirees covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Support the FAIR Act, H.R.493/S.126, to provide for a federal employee pay increase in calendar year 2026. Support H.R.3547/S.1861, the Servicemember Healthcare Freedom Act, to allow members of the Selected Reserve and National Guard to have the choice between military and civilian healthcare plans. Support S. 2078/H.R. 3317, the Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act, to increase death gratuities and funeral allowances for federal employees. Support H.R. 1670, the Family Building FEHB Fairness Act, to require federal employee health benefit plans to include assisted reproductive treatment benefits. Support H.R. 1522, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, to allow federal employees to pay a deposit to obtain creditable service toward retirement for temporary position service. Support H.R. 2550/S.2837, to overturn an executive order that ends collective bargaining for federal federal employees at certain federal agencies. Support H.R. 1989/S.918, to allow probationary employees involuntarily separated to continue their probationary period upon reinstatement. Support H.R.5599/S.3141, the Securing Assurance for Federal employees (SAFE) Act, to prohibit unlawful federal employee terminations and requiring reinstatement with back pay for anyone fired in violation of law. Support the Help FEDS Act, H.R. 5572/S.2948, to require states to provide unemployment benefits to federal employees during a government shutdown. Support the creation of the Federal Workforce Caucus. Support the FAIR Act, H.R. 7480/S.3823, to provide 4.1 percent average pay rate increase to federal employees in 2027. Oppose proposed rules to eliminate appeal rights to the Merit System Protection Board for probationary employees, to challenge reduction in force actions, and to challenge suitability determinations.
Shutdown Fairness Act
Client: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
Oppose large-scale reductions in the federal workforce, urging Congress to take action to oppose publicly, support appropriations riders to block actions. Support adequate staffing levels for government agencies, and executive branch action consistent with congressional directives. Oppose cuts to earned federal retirement and health benefits via the budget reconciliation process, including by opposing H.Con.Res.14, and opposing inclusion of provisions related to federal benefits and the merit-based civil service in H.R. 1 (and opposing H.R. 1 when included) Support bipartisan agreement on government funding. Support S. 3012/H.R.7137/S.3168, the Shutdown Fairness Act, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the True Shutdown Fairness Act, S. 3039/S.3165, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Military and Federal Employee Protection Act, S. 3043, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Saving the Civil Service Act, H.R.492/S.134, to prohibit a return of Schedule F (or Schedule Policy/Career). Support the Equal COLA Act, H.R.491/S.624, to provide full cost-of-living adjustments (matching the change in the consumer price index) for federal retirees covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Support the FAIR Act, H.R.493/S.126, to provide for a federal employee pay increase in calendar year 2026. Support H.R.3547/S.1861, the Servicemember Healthcare Freedom Act, to allow members of the Selected Reserve and National Guard to have the choice between military and civilian healthcare plans. Support S. 2078/H.R. 3317, the Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act, to increase death gratuities and funeral allowances for federal employees. Support H.R. 1670, the Family Building FEHB Fairness Act, to require federal employee health benefit plans to include assisted reproductive treatment benefits. Support H.R. 1522, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, to allow federal employees to pay a deposit to obtain creditable service toward retirement for temporary position service. Support H.R. 2550/S.2837, to overturn an executive order that ends collective bargaining for federal federal employees at certain federal agencies. Support H.R. 1989/S.918, to allow probationary employees involuntarily separated to continue their probationary period upon reinstatement. Support H.R.5599/S.3141, the Securing Assurance for Federal employees (SAFE) Act, to prohibit unlawful federal employee terminations and requiring reinstatement with back pay for anyone fired in violation of law. Support the Help FEDS Act, H.R. 5572/S.2948, to require states to provide unemployment benefits to federal employees during a government shutdown. Support the creation of the Federal Workforce Caucus. Support the FAIR Act, H.R. 7480/S.3823, to provide 4.1 percent average pay rate increase to federal employees in 2027. Oppose proposed rules to eliminate appeal rights to the Merit System Protection Board for probationary employees, to challenge reduction in force actions, and to challenge suitability determinations.
Shutdown Fairness Act
Client: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
Oppose large-scale reductions in the federal workforce, urging Congress to take action to oppose publicly, support appropriations riders to block actions. Support adequate staffing levels for government agencies, and executive branch action consistent with congressional directives. Oppose cuts to earned federal retirement and health benefits via the budget reconciliation process. Support bipartisan agreement on government funding. Support S. 3012/H.R.7137/S.3168, the Shutdown Fairness Act, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the True Shutdown Fairness Act, S. 3039/S.3165, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Military and Federal Employee Protection Act, S. 3043, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Saving the Civil Service Act, H.R.492/S.134, to prohibit a return of Schedule F (or Schedule Policy/Career). Support the Equal COLA Act, H.R.491/S.624, to provide full cost-of-living adjustments (matching the change in the consumer price index) for federal retirees covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Support S. 2078/H.R. 3317, the Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act, to increase death gratuities and funeral allowances for federal employees. Support H.R. 1670, the Family Building FEHB Fairness Act, to require federal employee health benefit plans to include assisted reproductive treatment benefits. Support H.R. 1522, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, to allow federal employees to pay a deposit to obtain creditable service toward retirement for temporary position service. Support H.R. 2550/S.2837, to overturn an executive order that ends collective bargaining for federal federal employees at certain federal agencies. Support H.R. 1989/S.918, to allow probationary employees involuntarily separated to continue their probationary period upon reinstatement. Support H.R.5599/S.3141, the Securing Assurance for Federal employees (SAFE) Act, to prohibit unlawful federal employee terminations and requiring reinstatement with back pay for anyone fired in violation of law. Support the Help FEDS Act, H.R. 5572/S.2948, to require states to provide unemployment benefits to federal employees during a government shutdown. Support the creation of the Federal Workforce Caucus. Support the FAIR Act, H.R. 7480/S.3823, to provide 4.1 percent average pay rate increase to federal employees in 2027. Oppose proposed rules to eliminate appeal rights to the Merit System Protection Board for probationary employees, to challenge reduction in force actions, and to challenge suitability determinations. Oppose proposed governmentwide nondisclosure agreement via official comment. Raise concerns regarding OPM request for private medical claims data. Support aspects of the Pharmacists Fight Back Act to challenge anti-competitive practices by pharmacy benefit managers. Support introduction of bill to allow FEHB participants a special enrollment period for Medicare Part B. Support the Prevent Government Shutdowns Act, H.R. 5870/S.4632. Support adequate surveying of federal employee viewpoints. Support the The Federal Employee Records Relief Act (H.R. 10718). Support the Federal Worker Protection Act (H.R. 10198)
Shutdown Fairness Act
Client: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
Oppose large-scale reductions in the federal workforce, urging Congress to take action to oppose publicly, support appropriations riders to block actions. Support adequate staffing levels for government agencies, and executive branch action consistent with congressional directives. Oppose cuts to earned federal retirement and health benefits via the budget reconciliation process. Support bipartisan agreement on government funding. Support S. 3012/H.R.7137/S.3168, the Shutdown Fairness Act, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the True Shutdown Fairness Act, S. 3039/S.3165, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Military and Federal Employee Protection Act, S. 3043, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Saving the Civil Service Act, H.R.492/S.134, to prohibit a return of Schedule F (or Schedule Policy/Career). Support the Equal COLA Act, H.R.491/S.624, to provide full cost-of-living adjustments (matching the change in the consumer price index) for federal retirees covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Support S. 2078/H.R. 3317, the Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act, to increase death gratuities and funeral allowances for federal employees. Support H.R. 1670, the Family Building FEHB Fairness Act, to require federal employee health benefit plans to include assisted reproductive treatment benefits. Support H.R. 1522, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, to allow federal employees to pay a deposit to obtain creditable service toward retirement for temporary position service. Support H.R. 2550/S.2837, to overturn an executive order that ends collective bargaining for federal federal employees at certain federal agencies. Support H.R. 1989/S.918, to allow probationary employees involuntarily separated to continue their probationary period upon reinstatement. Support H.R.5599/S.3141, the Securing Assurance for Federal employees (SAFE) Act, to prohibit unlawful federal employee terminations and requiring reinstatement with back pay for anyone fired in violation of law. Support the Help FEDS Act, H.R. 5572/S.2948, to require states to provide unemployment benefits to federal employees during a government shutdown. Support the creation of the Federal Workforce Caucus. Support the FAIR Act, H.R. 7480/S.3823, to provide 4.1 percent average pay rate increase to federal employees in 2027. Oppose proposed rules to eliminate appeal rights to the Merit System Protection Board for probationary employees, to challenge reduction in force actions, and to challenge suitability determinations. Oppose proposed governmentwide nondisclosure agreement via official comment. Raise concerns regarding OPM request for private medical claims data. Support aspects of the Pharmacists Fight Back Act to challenge anti-competitive practices by pharmacy benefit managers.
True Shutdown Fairness Act
Client: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
Oppose large-scale reductions in the federal workforce, urging Congress to take action to oppose publicly, support appropriations riders to block actions. Support adequate staffing levels for government agencies, and executive branch action consistent with congressional directives. Oppose cuts to earned federal retirement and health benefits via the budget reconciliation process, including by opposing H.Con.Res.14, and opposing inclusion of provisions related to federal benefits and the merit-based civil service in H.R. 1 (and opposing H.R. 1 when included) Support bipartisan agreement on government funding. Support S. 3012/H.R.7137/S.3168, the Shutdown Fairness Act, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the True Shutdown Fairness Act, S. 3039/S.3165, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Military and Federal Employee Protection Act, S. 3043, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Saving the Civil Service Act, H.R.492/S.134, to prohibit a return of Schedule F (or Schedule Policy/Career). Support the Equal COLA Act, H.R.491/S.624, to provide full cost-of-living adjustments (matching the change in the consumer price index) for federal retirees covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Support the FAIR Act, H.R.493/S.126, to provide for a federal employee pay increase in calendar year 2026. Support H.R.3547/S.1861, the Servicemember Healthcare Freedom Act, to allow members of the Selected Reserve and National Guard to have the choice between military and civilian healthcare plans. Support S. 2078/H.R. 3317, the Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act, to increase death gratuities and funeral allowances for federal employees. Support H.R. 1670, the Family Building FEHB Fairness Act, to require federal employee health benefit plans to include assisted reproductive treatment benefits. Support H.R. 1522, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, to allow federal employees to pay a deposit to obtain creditable service toward retirement for temporary position service. Support H.R. 2550/S.2837, to overturn an executive order that ends collective bargaining for federal federal employees at certain federal agencies. Support H.R. 1989/S.918, to allow probationary employees involuntarily separated to continue their probationary period upon reinstatement. Support H.R.5599/S.3141, the Securing Assurance for Federal employees (SAFE) Act, to prohibit unlawful federal employee terminations and requiring reinstatement with back pay for anyone fired in violation of law. Support the Help FEDS Act, H.R. 5572/S.2948, to require states to provide unemployment benefits to federal employees during a government shutdown. Support the creation of the Federal Workforce Caucus. Support the FAIR Act, H.R. 7480/S.3823, to provide 4.1 percent average pay rate increase to federal employees in 2027. Oppose proposed rules to eliminate appeal rights to the Merit System Protection Board for probationary employees, to challenge reduction in force actions, and to challenge suitability determinations.
True Shutdown Fairness Act
Client: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
Oppose large-scale reductions in the federal workforce, urging Congress to take action to oppose publicly, support appropriations riders to block actions. Support adequate staffing levels for government agencies, and executive branch action consistent with congressional directives. Oppose cuts to earned federal retirement and health benefits via the budget reconciliation process. Support bipartisan agreement on government funding. Support S. 3012/H.R.7137/S.3168, the Shutdown Fairness Act, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the True Shutdown Fairness Act, S. 3039/S.3165, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Military and Federal Employee Protection Act, S. 3043, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Saving the Civil Service Act, H.R.492/S.134, to prohibit a return of Schedule F (or Schedule Policy/Career). Support the Equal COLA Act, H.R.491/S.624, to provide full cost-of-living adjustments (matching the change in the consumer price index) for federal retirees covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Support S. 2078/H.R. 3317, the Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act, to increase death gratuities and funeral allowances for federal employees. Support H.R. 1670, the Family Building FEHB Fairness Act, to require federal employee health benefit plans to include assisted reproductive treatment benefits. Support H.R. 1522, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, to allow federal employees to pay a deposit to obtain creditable service toward retirement for temporary position service. Support H.R. 2550/S.2837, to overturn an executive order that ends collective bargaining for federal federal employees at certain federal agencies. Support H.R. 1989/S.918, to allow probationary employees involuntarily separated to continue their probationary period upon reinstatement. Support H.R.5599/S.3141, the Securing Assurance for Federal employees (SAFE) Act, to prohibit unlawful federal employee terminations and requiring reinstatement with back pay for anyone fired in violation of law. Support the Help FEDS Act, H.R. 5572/S.2948, to require states to provide unemployment benefits to federal employees during a government shutdown. Support the creation of the Federal Workforce Caucus. Support the FAIR Act, H.R. 7480/S.3823, to provide 4.1 percent average pay rate increase to federal employees in 2027. Oppose proposed rules to eliminate appeal rights to the Merit System Protection Board for probationary employees, to challenge reduction in force actions, and to challenge suitability determinations. Oppose proposed governmentwide nondisclosure agreement via official comment. Raise concerns regarding OPM request for private medical claims data. Support aspects of the Pharmacists Fight Back Act to challenge anti-competitive practices by pharmacy benefit managers. Support introduction of bill to allow FEHB participants a special enrollment period for Medicare Part B. Support the Prevent Government Shutdowns Act, H.R. 5870/S.4632. Support adequate surveying of federal employee viewpoints. Support the The Federal Employee Records Relief Act (H.R. 10718). Support the Federal Worker Protection Act (H.R. 10198)
True Shutdown Fairness Act
Client: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
Oppose large-scale reductions in the federal workforce, urging Congress to take action to oppose publicly, support appropriations riders to block actions. Support adequate staffing levels for government agencies, and executive branch action consistent with congressional directives. Oppose cuts to earned federal retirement and health benefits via the budget reconciliation process. Support bipartisan agreement on government funding. Support S. 3012/H.R.7137/S.3168, the Shutdown Fairness Act, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the True Shutdown Fairness Act, S. 3039/S.3165, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Military and Federal Employee Protection Act, S. 3043, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Saving the Civil Service Act, H.R.492/S.134, to prohibit a return of Schedule F (or Schedule Policy/Career). Support the Equal COLA Act, H.R.491/S.624, to provide full cost-of-living adjustments (matching the change in the consumer price index) for federal retirees covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Support S. 2078/H.R. 3317, the Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act, to increase death gratuities and funeral allowances for federal employees. Support H.R. 1670, the Family Building FEHB Fairness Act, to require federal employee health benefit plans to include assisted reproductive treatment benefits. Support H.R. 1522, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, to allow federal employees to pay a deposit to obtain creditable service toward retirement for temporary position service. Support H.R. 2550/S.2837, to overturn an executive order that ends collective bargaining for federal federal employees at certain federal agencies. Support H.R. 1989/S.918, to allow probationary employees involuntarily separated to continue their probationary period upon reinstatement. Support H.R.5599/S.3141, the Securing Assurance for Federal employees (SAFE) Act, to prohibit unlawful federal employee terminations and requiring reinstatement with back pay for anyone fired in violation of law. Support the Help FEDS Act, H.R. 5572/S.2948, to require states to provide unemployment benefits to federal employees during a government shutdown. Support the creation of the Federal Workforce Caucus. Support the FAIR Act, H.R. 7480/S.3823, to provide 4.1 percent average pay rate increase to federal employees in 2027. Oppose proposed rules to eliminate appeal rights to the Merit System Protection Board for probationary employees, to challenge reduction in force actions, and to challenge suitability determinations. Oppose proposed governmentwide nondisclosure agreement via official comment. Raise concerns regarding OPM request for private medical claims data. Support aspects of the Pharmacists Fight Back Act to challenge anti-competitive practices by pharmacy benefit managers.
Military and Federal Employee Protection Act
Client: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
Oppose large-scale reductions in the federal workforce, urging Congress to take action to oppose publicly, support appropriations riders to block actions. Support adequate staffing levels for government agencies, and executive branch action consistent with congressional directives. Oppose cuts to earned federal retirement and health benefits via the budget reconciliation process, including by opposing H.Con.Res.14, and opposing inclusion of provisions related to federal benefits and the merit-based civil service in H.R. 1 (and opposing H.R. 1 when included) Support bipartisan agreement on government funding. Support S. 3012/H.R.7137/S.3168, the Shutdown Fairness Act, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the True Shutdown Fairness Act, S. 3039/S.3165, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Military and Federal Employee Protection Act, S. 3043, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Saving the Civil Service Act, H.R.492/S.134, to prohibit a return of Schedule F (or Schedule Policy/Career). Support the Equal COLA Act, H.R.491/S.624, to provide full cost-of-living adjustments (matching the change in the consumer price index) for federal retirees covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Support the FAIR Act, H.R.493/S.126, to provide for a federal employee pay increase in calendar year 2026. Support H.R.3547/S.1861, the Servicemember Healthcare Freedom Act, to allow members of the Selected Reserve and National Guard to have the choice between military and civilian healthcare plans. Support S. 2078/H.R. 3317, the Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act, to increase death gratuities and funeral allowances for federal employees. Support H.R. 1670, the Family Building FEHB Fairness Act, to require federal employee health benefit plans to include assisted reproductive treatment benefits. Support H.R. 1522, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, to allow federal employees to pay a deposit to obtain creditable service toward retirement for temporary position service. Support H.R. 2550/S.2837, to overturn an executive order that ends collective bargaining for federal federal employees at certain federal agencies. Support H.R. 1989/S.918, to allow probationary employees involuntarily separated to continue their probationary period upon reinstatement. Support H.R.5599/S.3141, the Securing Assurance for Federal employees (SAFE) Act, to prohibit unlawful federal employee terminations and requiring reinstatement with back pay for anyone fired in violation of law. Support the Help FEDS Act, H.R. 5572/S.2948, to require states to provide unemployment benefits to federal employees during a government shutdown. Support the creation of the Federal Workforce Caucus. Support the FAIR Act, H.R. 7480/S.3823, to provide 4.1 percent average pay rate increase to federal employees in 2027. Oppose proposed rules to eliminate appeal rights to the Merit System Protection Board for probationary employees, to challenge reduction in force actions, and to challenge suitability determinations.
Military and Federal Employee Protection Act
Client: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
Oppose large-scale reductions in the federal workforce, urging Congress to take action to oppose publicly, support appropriations riders to block actions. Support adequate staffing levels for government agencies, and executive branch action consistent with congressional directives. Oppose cuts to earned federal retirement and health benefits via the budget reconciliation process. Support bipartisan agreement on government funding. Support S. 3012/H.R.7137/S.3168, the Shutdown Fairness Act, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the True Shutdown Fairness Act, S. 3039/S.3165, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Military and Federal Employee Protection Act, S. 3043, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Saving the Civil Service Act, H.R.492/S.134, to prohibit a return of Schedule F (or Schedule Policy/Career). Support the Equal COLA Act, H.R.491/S.624, to provide full cost-of-living adjustments (matching the change in the consumer price index) for federal retirees covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Support S. 2078/H.R. 3317, the Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act, to increase death gratuities and funeral allowances for federal employees. Support H.R. 1670, the Family Building FEHB Fairness Act, to require federal employee health benefit plans to include assisted reproductive treatment benefits. Support H.R. 1522, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, to allow federal employees to pay a deposit to obtain creditable service toward retirement for temporary position service. Support H.R. 2550/S.2837, to overturn an executive order that ends collective bargaining for federal federal employees at certain federal agencies. Support H.R. 1989/S.918, to allow probationary employees involuntarily separated to continue their probationary period upon reinstatement. Support H.R.5599/S.3141, the Securing Assurance for Federal employees (SAFE) Act, to prohibit unlawful federal employee terminations and requiring reinstatement with back pay for anyone fired in violation of law. Support the Help FEDS Act, H.R. 5572/S.2948, to require states to provide unemployment benefits to federal employees during a government shutdown. Support the creation of the Federal Workforce Caucus. Support the FAIR Act, H.R. 7480/S.3823, to provide 4.1 percent average pay rate increase to federal employees in 2027. Oppose proposed rules to eliminate appeal rights to the Merit System Protection Board for probationary employees, to challenge reduction in force actions, and to challenge suitability determinations. Oppose proposed governmentwide nondisclosure agreement via official comment. Raise concerns regarding OPM request for private medical claims data. Support aspects of the Pharmacists Fight Back Act to challenge anti-competitive practices by pharmacy benefit managers. Support introduction of bill to allow FEHB participants a special enrollment period for Medicare Part B. Support the Prevent Government Shutdowns Act, H.R. 5870/S.4632. Support adequate surveying of federal employee viewpoints. Support the The Federal Employee Records Relief Act (H.R. 10718). Support the Federal Worker Protection Act (H.R. 10198)
Military and Federal Employee Protection Act
Client: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
Oppose large-scale reductions in the federal workforce, urging Congress to take action to oppose publicly, support appropriations riders to block actions. Support adequate staffing levels for government agencies, and executive branch action consistent with congressional directives. Oppose cuts to earned federal retirement and health benefits via the budget reconciliation process. Support bipartisan agreement on government funding. Support S. 3012/H.R.7137/S.3168, the Shutdown Fairness Act, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the True Shutdown Fairness Act, S. 3039/S.3165, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Military and Federal Employee Protection Act, S. 3043, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Saving the Civil Service Act, H.R.492/S.134, to prohibit a return of Schedule F (or Schedule Policy/Career). Support the Equal COLA Act, H.R.491/S.624, to provide full cost-of-living adjustments (matching the change in the consumer price index) for federal retirees covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Support S. 2078/H.R. 3317, the Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act, to increase death gratuities and funeral allowances for federal employees. Support H.R. 1670, the Family Building FEHB Fairness Act, to require federal employee health benefit plans to include assisted reproductive treatment benefits. Support H.R. 1522, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, to allow federal employees to pay a deposit to obtain creditable service toward retirement for temporary position service. Support H.R. 2550/S.2837, to overturn an executive order that ends collective bargaining for federal federal employees at certain federal agencies. Support H.R. 1989/S.918, to allow probationary employees involuntarily separated to continue their probationary period upon reinstatement. Support H.R.5599/S.3141, the Securing Assurance for Federal employees (SAFE) Act, to prohibit unlawful federal employee terminations and requiring reinstatement with back pay for anyone fired in violation of law. Support the Help FEDS Act, H.R. 5572/S.2948, to require states to provide unemployment benefits to federal employees during a government shutdown. Support the creation of the Federal Workforce Caucus. Support the FAIR Act, H.R. 7480/S.3823, to provide 4.1 percent average pay rate increase to federal employees in 2027. Oppose proposed rules to eliminate appeal rights to the Merit System Protection Board for probationary employees, to challenge reduction in force actions, and to challenge suitability determinations. Oppose proposed governmentwide nondisclosure agreement via official comment. Raise concerns regarding OPM request for private medical claims data. Support aspects of the Pharmacists Fight Back Act to challenge anti-competitive practices by pharmacy benefit managers.
SAFE Act
Client: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
Oppose large-scale reductions in the federal workforce, urging Congress to take action to oppose publicly, support appropriations riders to block actions. Support adequate staffing levels for government agencies, and executive branch action consistent with congressional directives. Oppose cuts to earned federal retirement and health benefits via the budget reconciliation process. Support bipartisan agreement on government funding. Support S. 3012/H.R.7137/S.3168, the Shutdown Fairness Act, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the True Shutdown Fairness Act, S. 3039/S.3165, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Military and Federal Employee Protection Act, S. 3043, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Saving the Civil Service Act, H.R.492/S.134, to prohibit a return of Schedule F (or Schedule Policy/Career). Support the Equal COLA Act, H.R.491/S.624, to provide full cost-of-living adjustments (matching the change in the consumer price index) for federal retirees covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Support S. 2078/H.R. 3317, the Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act, to increase death gratuities and funeral allowances for federal employees. Support H.R. 1670, the Family Building FEHB Fairness Act, to require federal employee health benefit plans to include assisted reproductive treatment benefits. Support H.R. 1522, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, to allow federal employees to pay a deposit to obtain creditable service toward retirement for temporary position service. Support H.R. 2550/S.2837, to overturn an executive order that ends collective bargaining for federal federal employees at certain federal agencies. Support H.R. 1989/S.918, to allow probationary employees involuntarily separated to continue their probationary period upon reinstatement. Support H.R.5599/S.3141, the Securing Assurance for Federal employees (SAFE) Act, to prohibit unlawful federal employee terminations and requiring reinstatement with back pay for anyone fired in violation of law. Support the Help FEDS Act, H.R. 5572/S.2948, to require states to provide unemployment benefits to federal employees during a government shutdown. Support the creation of the Federal Workforce Caucus. Support the FAIR Act, H.R. 7480/S.3823, to provide 4.1 percent average pay rate increase to federal employees in 2027. Oppose proposed rules to eliminate appeal rights to the Merit System Protection Board for probationary employees, to challenge reduction in force actions, and to challenge suitability determinations. Oppose proposed governmentwide nondisclosure agreement via official comment. Raise concerns regarding OPM request for private medical claims data. Support aspects of the Pharmacists Fight Back Act to challenge anti-competitive practices by pharmacy benefit managers.
SAFE Act
Client: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
Oppose large-scale reductions in the federal workforce, urging Congress to take action to oppose publicly, support appropriations riders to block actions. Support adequate staffing levels for government agencies, and executive branch action consistent with congressional directives. Oppose cuts to earned federal retirement and health benefits via the budget reconciliation process, including by opposing H.Con.Res.14, and opposing inclusion of provisions related to federal benefits and the merit-based civil service in H.R. 1 (and opposing H.R. 1 when included) Support bipartisan agreement on government funding. Support S. 3012/H.R.7137/S.3168, the Shutdown Fairness Act, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the True Shutdown Fairness Act, S. 3039/S.3165, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Military and Federal Employee Protection Act, S. 3043, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Saving the Civil Service Act, H.R.492/S.134, to prohibit a return of Schedule F (or Schedule Policy/Career). Support the Equal COLA Act, H.R.491/S.624, to provide full cost-of-living adjustments (matching the change in the consumer price index) for federal retirees covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Support the FAIR Act, H.R.493/S.126, to provide for a federal employee pay increase in calendar year 2026. Support H.R.3547/S.1861, the Servicemember Healthcare Freedom Act, to allow members of the Selected Reserve and National Guard to have the choice between military and civilian healthcare plans. Support S. 2078/H.R. 3317, the Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act, to increase death gratuities and funeral allowances for federal employees. Support H.R. 1670, the Family Building FEHB Fairness Act, to require federal employee health benefit plans to include assisted reproductive treatment benefits. Support H.R. 1522, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, to allow federal employees to pay a deposit to obtain creditable service toward retirement for temporary position service. Support H.R. 2550/S.2837, to overturn an executive order that ends collective bargaining for federal federal employees at certain federal agencies. Support H.R. 1989/S.918, to allow probationary employees involuntarily separated to continue their probationary period upon reinstatement. Support H.R.5599/S.3141, the Securing Assurance for Federal employees (SAFE) Act, to prohibit unlawful federal employee terminations and requiring reinstatement with back pay for anyone fired in violation of law. Support the Help FEDS Act, H.R. 5572/S.2948, to require states to provide unemployment benefits to federal employees during a government shutdown. Support the creation of the Federal Workforce Caucus. Support the FAIR Act, H.R. 7480/S.3823, to provide 4.1 percent average pay rate increase to federal employees in 2027. Oppose proposed rules to eliminate appeal rights to the Merit System Protection Board for probationary employees, to challenge reduction in force actions, and to challenge suitability determinations.
SAFE Act
Client: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
Oppose large-scale reductions in the federal workforce, urging Congress to take action to oppose publicly, support appropriations riders to block actions. Support adequate staffing levels for government agencies, and executive branch action consistent with congressional directives. Oppose cuts to earned federal retirement and health benefits via the budget reconciliation process. Support bipartisan agreement on government funding. Support S. 3012/H.R.7137/S.3168, the Shutdown Fairness Act, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the True Shutdown Fairness Act, S. 3039/S.3165, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Military and Federal Employee Protection Act, S. 3043, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Saving the Civil Service Act, H.R.492/S.134, to prohibit a return of Schedule F (or Schedule Policy/Career). Support the Equal COLA Act, H.R.491/S.624, to provide full cost-of-living adjustments (matching the change in the consumer price index) for federal retirees covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Support S. 2078/H.R. 3317, the Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act, to increase death gratuities and funeral allowances for federal employees. Support H.R. 1670, the Family Building FEHB Fairness Act, to require federal employee health benefit plans to include assisted reproductive treatment benefits. Support H.R. 1522, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, to allow federal employees to pay a deposit to obtain creditable service toward retirement for temporary position service. Support H.R. 2550/S.2837, to overturn an executive order that ends collective bargaining for federal federal employees at certain federal agencies. Support H.R. 1989/S.918, to allow probationary employees involuntarily separated to continue their probationary period upon reinstatement. Support H.R.5599/S.3141, the Securing Assurance for Federal employees (SAFE) Act, to prohibit unlawful federal employee terminations and requiring reinstatement with back pay for anyone fired in violation of law. Support the Help FEDS Act, H.R. 5572/S.2948, to require states to provide unemployment benefits to federal employees during a government shutdown. Support the creation of the Federal Workforce Caucus. Support the FAIR Act, H.R. 7480/S.3823, to provide 4.1 percent average pay rate increase to federal employees in 2027. Oppose proposed rules to eliminate appeal rights to the Merit System Protection Board for probationary employees, to challenge reduction in force actions, and to challenge suitability determinations. Oppose proposed governmentwide nondisclosure agreement via official comment. Raise concerns regarding OPM request for private medical claims data. Support aspects of the Pharmacists Fight Back Act to challenge anti-competitive practices by pharmacy benefit managers. Support introduction of bill to allow FEHB participants a special enrollment period for Medicare Part B. Support the Prevent Government Shutdowns Act, H.R. 5870/S.4632. Support adequate surveying of federal employee viewpoints. Support the The Federal Employee Records Relief Act (H.R. 10718). Support the Federal Worker Protection Act (H.R. 10198)
True Shutdown Fairness Act
Client: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
Oppose large-scale reductions in the federal workforce, urging Congress to take action to oppose publicly, support appropriations riders to block actions. Support adequate staffing levels for government agencies, and executive branch action consistent with congressional directives. Oppose cuts to earned federal retirement and health benefits via the budget reconciliation process. Support bipartisan agreement on government funding. Support S. 3012/H.R.7137/S.3168, the Shutdown Fairness Act, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the True Shutdown Fairness Act, S. 3039/S.3165, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Military and Federal Employee Protection Act, S. 3043, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Saving the Civil Service Act, H.R.492/S.134, to prohibit a return of Schedule F (or Schedule Policy/Career). Support the Equal COLA Act, H.R.491/S.624, to provide full cost-of-living adjustments (matching the change in the consumer price index) for federal retirees covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Support S. 2078/H.R. 3317, the Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act, to increase death gratuities and funeral allowances for federal employees. Support H.R. 1670, the Family Building FEHB Fairness Act, to require federal employee health benefit plans to include assisted reproductive treatment benefits. Support H.R. 1522, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, to allow federal employees to pay a deposit to obtain creditable service toward retirement for temporary position service. Support H.R. 2550/S.2837, to overturn an executive order that ends collective bargaining for federal federal employees at certain federal agencies. Support H.R. 1989/S.918, to allow probationary employees involuntarily separated to continue their probationary period upon reinstatement. Support H.R.5599/S.3141, the Securing Assurance for Federal employees (SAFE) Act, to prohibit unlawful federal employee terminations and requiring reinstatement with back pay for anyone fired in violation of law. Support the Help FEDS Act, H.R. 5572/S.2948, to require states to provide unemployment benefits to federal employees during a government shutdown. Support the creation of the Federal Workforce Caucus. Support the FAIR Act, H.R. 7480/S.3823, to provide 4.1 percent average pay rate increase to federal employees in 2027. Oppose proposed rules to eliminate appeal rights to the Merit System Protection Board for probationary employees, to challenge reduction in force actions, and to challenge suitability determinations. Oppose proposed governmentwide nondisclosure agreement via official comment. Raise concerns regarding OPM request for private medical claims data. Support aspects of the Pharmacists Fight Back Act to challenge anti-competitive practices by pharmacy benefit managers.
True Shutdown Fairness Act
Client: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
Oppose large-scale reductions in the federal workforce, urging Congress to take action to oppose publicly, support appropriations riders to block actions. Support adequate staffing levels for government agencies, and executive branch action consistent with congressional directives. Oppose cuts to earned federal retirement and health benefits via the budget reconciliation process, including by opposing H.Con.Res.14, and opposing inclusion of provisions related to federal benefits and the merit-based civil service in H.R. 1 (and opposing H.R. 1 when included) Support bipartisan agreement on government funding. Support S. 3012/H.R.7137/S.3168, the Shutdown Fairness Act, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the True Shutdown Fairness Act, S. 3039/S.3165, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Military and Federal Employee Protection Act, S. 3043, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Saving the Civil Service Act, H.R.492/S.134, to prohibit a return of Schedule F (or Schedule Policy/Career). Support the Equal COLA Act, H.R.491/S.624, to provide full cost-of-living adjustments (matching the change in the consumer price index) for federal retirees covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Support the FAIR Act, H.R.493/S.126, to provide for a federal employee pay increase in calendar year 2026. Support H.R.3547/S.1861, the Servicemember Healthcare Freedom Act, to allow members of the Selected Reserve and National Guard to have the choice between military and civilian healthcare plans. Support S. 2078/H.R. 3317, the Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act, to increase death gratuities and funeral allowances for federal employees. Support H.R. 1670, the Family Building FEHB Fairness Act, to require federal employee health benefit plans to include assisted reproductive treatment benefits. Support H.R. 1522, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, to allow federal employees to pay a deposit to obtain creditable service toward retirement for temporary position service. Support H.R. 2550/S.2837, to overturn an executive order that ends collective bargaining for federal federal employees at certain federal agencies. Support H.R. 1989/S.918, to allow probationary employees involuntarily separated to continue their probationary period upon reinstatement. Support H.R.5599/S.3141, the Securing Assurance for Federal employees (SAFE) Act, to prohibit unlawful federal employee terminations and requiring reinstatement with back pay for anyone fired in violation of law. Support the Help FEDS Act, H.R. 5572/S.2948, to require states to provide unemployment benefits to federal employees during a government shutdown. Support the creation of the Federal Workforce Caucus. Support the FAIR Act, H.R. 7480/S.3823, to provide 4.1 percent average pay rate increase to federal employees in 2027. Oppose proposed rules to eliminate appeal rights to the Merit System Protection Board for probationary employees, to challenge reduction in force actions, and to challenge suitability determinations.
True Shutdown Fairness Act
Client: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
Oppose large-scale reductions in the federal workforce, urging Congress to take action to oppose publicly, support appropriations riders to block actions. Support adequate staffing levels for government agencies, and executive branch action consistent with congressional directives. Oppose cuts to earned federal retirement and health benefits via the budget reconciliation process. Support bipartisan agreement on government funding. Support S. 3012/H.R.7137/S.3168, the Shutdown Fairness Act, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the True Shutdown Fairness Act, S. 3039/S.3165, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Military and Federal Employee Protection Act, S. 3043, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Saving the Civil Service Act, H.R.492/S.134, to prohibit a return of Schedule F (or Schedule Policy/Career). Support the Equal COLA Act, H.R.491/S.624, to provide full cost-of-living adjustments (matching the change in the consumer price index) for federal retirees covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Support S. 2078/H.R. 3317, the Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act, to increase death gratuities and funeral allowances for federal employees. Support H.R. 1670, the Family Building FEHB Fairness Act, to require federal employee health benefit plans to include assisted reproductive treatment benefits. Support H.R. 1522, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, to allow federal employees to pay a deposit to obtain creditable service toward retirement for temporary position service. Support H.R. 2550/S.2837, to overturn an executive order that ends collective bargaining for federal federal employees at certain federal agencies. Support H.R. 1989/S.918, to allow probationary employees involuntarily separated to continue their probationary period upon reinstatement. Support H.R.5599/S.3141, the Securing Assurance for Federal employees (SAFE) Act, to prohibit unlawful federal employee terminations and requiring reinstatement with back pay for anyone fired in violation of law. Support the Help FEDS Act, H.R. 5572/S.2948, to require states to provide unemployment benefits to federal employees during a government shutdown. Support the creation of the Federal Workforce Caucus. Support the FAIR Act, H.R. 7480/S.3823, to provide 4.1 percent average pay rate increase to federal employees in 2027. Oppose proposed rules to eliminate appeal rights to the Merit System Protection Board for probationary employees, to challenge reduction in force actions, and to challenge suitability determinations. Oppose proposed governmentwide nondisclosure agreement via official comment. Raise concerns regarding OPM request for private medical claims data. Support aspects of the Pharmacists Fight Back Act to challenge anti-competitive practices by pharmacy benefit managers. Support introduction of bill to allow FEHB participants a special enrollment period for Medicare Part B. Support the Prevent Government Shutdowns Act, H.R. 5870/S.4632. Support adequate surveying of federal employee viewpoints. Support the The Federal Employee Records Relief Act (H.R. 10718). Support the Federal Worker Protection Act (H.R. 10198)
Shutdown Fairness Act
Client: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
Oppose large-scale reductions in the federal workforce, urging Congress to take action to oppose publicly, support appropriations riders to block actions. Support adequate staffing levels for government agencies, and executive branch action consistent with congressional directives. Oppose cuts to earned federal retirement and health benefits via the budget reconciliation process. Support bipartisan agreement on government funding. Support S. 3012/H.R.7137/S.3168, the Shutdown Fairness Act, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the True Shutdown Fairness Act, S. 3039/S.3165, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Military and Federal Employee Protection Act, S. 3043, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Saving the Civil Service Act, H.R.492/S.134, to prohibit a return of Schedule F (or Schedule Policy/Career). Support the Equal COLA Act, H.R.491/S.624, to provide full cost-of-living adjustments (matching the change in the consumer price index) for federal retirees covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Support S. 2078/H.R. 3317, the Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act, to increase death gratuities and funeral allowances for federal employees. Support H.R. 1670, the Family Building FEHB Fairness Act, to require federal employee health benefit plans to include assisted reproductive treatment benefits. Support H.R. 1522, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, to allow federal employees to pay a deposit to obtain creditable service toward retirement for temporary position service. Support H.R. 2550/S.2837, to overturn an executive order that ends collective bargaining for federal federal employees at certain federal agencies. Support H.R. 1989/S.918, to allow probationary employees involuntarily separated to continue their probationary period upon reinstatement. Support H.R.5599/S.3141, the Securing Assurance for Federal employees (SAFE) Act, to prohibit unlawful federal employee terminations and requiring reinstatement with back pay for anyone fired in violation of law. Support the Help FEDS Act, H.R. 5572/S.2948, to require states to provide unemployment benefits to federal employees during a government shutdown. Support the creation of the Federal Workforce Caucus. Support the FAIR Act, H.R. 7480/S.3823, to provide 4.1 percent average pay rate increase to federal employees in 2027. Oppose proposed rules to eliminate appeal rights to the Merit System Protection Board for probationary employees, to challenge reduction in force actions, and to challenge suitability determinations. Oppose proposed governmentwide nondisclosure agreement via official comment. Raise concerns regarding OPM request for private medical claims data. Support aspects of the Pharmacists Fight Back Act to challenge anti-competitive practices by pharmacy benefit managers.
Shutdown Fairness Act
Client: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
Oppose large-scale reductions in the federal workforce, urging Congress to take action to oppose publicly, support appropriations riders to block actions. Support adequate staffing levels for government agencies, and executive branch action consistent with congressional directives. Oppose cuts to earned federal retirement and health benefits via the budget reconciliation process, including by opposing H.Con.Res.14, and opposing inclusion of provisions related to federal benefits and the merit-based civil service in H.R. 1 (and opposing H.R. 1 when included) Support bipartisan agreement on government funding. Support S. 3012/H.R.7137/S.3168, the Shutdown Fairness Act, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the True Shutdown Fairness Act, S. 3039/S.3165, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Military and Federal Employee Protection Act, S. 3043, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Saving the Civil Service Act, H.R.492/S.134, to prohibit a return of Schedule F (or Schedule Policy/Career). Support the Equal COLA Act, H.R.491/S.624, to provide full cost-of-living adjustments (matching the change in the consumer price index) for federal retirees covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Support the FAIR Act, H.R.493/S.126, to provide for a federal employee pay increase in calendar year 2026. Support H.R.3547/S.1861, the Servicemember Healthcare Freedom Act, to allow members of the Selected Reserve and National Guard to have the choice between military and civilian healthcare plans. Support S. 2078/H.R. 3317, the Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act, to increase death gratuities and funeral allowances for federal employees. Support H.R. 1670, the Family Building FEHB Fairness Act, to require federal employee health benefit plans to include assisted reproductive treatment benefits. Support H.R. 1522, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, to allow federal employees to pay a deposit to obtain creditable service toward retirement for temporary position service. Support H.R. 2550/S.2837, to overturn an executive order that ends collective bargaining for federal federal employees at certain federal agencies. Support H.R. 1989/S.918, to allow probationary employees involuntarily separated to continue their probationary period upon reinstatement. Support H.R.5599/S.3141, the Securing Assurance for Federal employees (SAFE) Act, to prohibit unlawful federal employee terminations and requiring reinstatement with back pay for anyone fired in violation of law. Support the Help FEDS Act, H.R. 5572/S.2948, to require states to provide unemployment benefits to federal employees during a government shutdown. Support the creation of the Federal Workforce Caucus. Support the FAIR Act, H.R. 7480/S.3823, to provide 4.1 percent average pay rate increase to federal employees in 2027. Oppose proposed rules to eliminate appeal rights to the Merit System Protection Board for probationary employees, to challenge reduction in force actions, and to challenge suitability determinations.
Shutdown Fairness Act
Client: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
Oppose large-scale reductions in the federal workforce, urging Congress to take action to oppose publicly, support appropriations riders to block actions. Support adequate staffing levels for government agencies, and executive branch action consistent with congressional directives. Oppose cuts to earned federal retirement and health benefits via the budget reconciliation process. Support bipartisan agreement on government funding. Support S. 3012/H.R.7137/S.3168, the Shutdown Fairness Act, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the True Shutdown Fairness Act, S. 3039/S.3165, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Military and Federal Employee Protection Act, S. 3043, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Saving the Civil Service Act, H.R.492/S.134, to prohibit a return of Schedule F (or Schedule Policy/Career). Support the Equal COLA Act, H.R.491/S.624, to provide full cost-of-living adjustments (matching the change in the consumer price index) for federal retirees covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Support S. 2078/H.R. 3317, the Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act, to increase death gratuities and funeral allowances for federal employees. Support H.R. 1670, the Family Building FEHB Fairness Act, to require federal employee health benefit plans to include assisted reproductive treatment benefits. Support H.R. 1522, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, to allow federal employees to pay a deposit to obtain creditable service toward retirement for temporary position service. Support H.R. 2550/S.2837, to overturn an executive order that ends collective bargaining for federal federal employees at certain federal agencies. Support H.R. 1989/S.918, to allow probationary employees involuntarily separated to continue their probationary period upon reinstatement. Support H.R.5599/S.3141, the Securing Assurance for Federal employees (SAFE) Act, to prohibit unlawful federal employee terminations and requiring reinstatement with back pay for anyone fired in violation of law. Support the Help FEDS Act, H.R. 5572/S.2948, to require states to provide unemployment benefits to federal employees during a government shutdown. Support the creation of the Federal Workforce Caucus. Support the FAIR Act, H.R. 7480/S.3823, to provide 4.1 percent average pay rate increase to federal employees in 2027. Oppose proposed rules to eliminate appeal rights to the Merit System Protection Board for probationary employees, to challenge reduction in force actions, and to challenge suitability determinations. Oppose proposed governmentwide nondisclosure agreement via official comment. Raise concerns regarding OPM request for private medical claims data. Support aspects of the Pharmacists Fight Back Act to challenge anti-competitive practices by pharmacy benefit managers. Support introduction of bill to allow FEHB participants a special enrollment period for Medicare Part B. Support the Prevent Government Shutdowns Act, H.R. 5870/S.4632. Support adequate surveying of federal employee viewpoints. Support the The Federal Employee Records Relief Act (H.R. 10718). Support the Federal Worker Protection Act (H.R. 10198)
FAIR Act
Client: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
Oppose large-scale reductions in the federal workforce, urging Congress to take action to oppose publicly, support appropriations riders to block actions. Support adequate staffing levels for government agencies, and executive branch action consistent with congressional directives. Oppose cuts to earned federal retirement and health benefits via the budget reconciliation process. Support bipartisan agreement on government funding. Support S. 3012/H.R.7137/S.3168, the Shutdown Fairness Act, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the True Shutdown Fairness Act, S. 3039/S.3165, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Military and Federal Employee Protection Act, S. 3043, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Saving the Civil Service Act, H.R.492/S.134, to prohibit a return of Schedule F (or Schedule Policy/Career). Support the Equal COLA Act, H.R.491/S.624, to provide full cost-of-living adjustments (matching the change in the consumer price index) for federal retirees covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Support S. 2078/H.R. 3317, the Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act, to increase death gratuities and funeral allowances for federal employees. Support H.R. 1670, the Family Building FEHB Fairness Act, to require federal employee health benefit plans to include assisted reproductive treatment benefits. Support H.R. 1522, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, to allow federal employees to pay a deposit to obtain creditable service toward retirement for temporary position service. Support H.R. 2550/S.2837, to overturn an executive order that ends collective bargaining for federal federal employees at certain federal agencies. Support H.R. 1989/S.918, to allow probationary employees involuntarily separated to continue their probationary period upon reinstatement. Support H.R.5599/S.3141, the Securing Assurance for Federal employees (SAFE) Act, to prohibit unlawful federal employee terminations and requiring reinstatement with back pay for anyone fired in violation of law. Support the Help FEDS Act, H.R. 5572/S.2948, to require states to provide unemployment benefits to federal employees during a government shutdown. Support the creation of the Federal Workforce Caucus. Support the FAIR Act, H.R. 7480/S.3823, to provide 4.1 percent average pay rate increase to federal employees in 2027. Oppose proposed rules to eliminate appeal rights to the Merit System Protection Board for probationary employees, to challenge reduction in force actions, and to challenge suitability determinations. Oppose proposed governmentwide nondisclosure agreement via official comment. Raise concerns regarding OPM request for private medical claims data. Support aspects of the Pharmacists Fight Back Act to challenge anti-competitive practices by pharmacy benefit managers.
FAIR Act
Client: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
Oppose large-scale reductions in the federal workforce, urging Congress to take action to oppose publicly, support appropriations riders to block actions. Support adequate staffing levels for government agencies, and executive branch action consistent with congressional directives. Oppose cuts to earned federal retirement and health benefits via the budget reconciliation process, including by opposing H.Con.Res.14, and opposing inclusion of provisions related to federal benefits and the merit-based civil service in H.R. 1 (and opposing H.R. 1 when included) Support bipartisan agreement on government funding. Support S. 3012/H.R.7137/S.3168, the Shutdown Fairness Act, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the True Shutdown Fairness Act, S. 3039/S.3165, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Military and Federal Employee Protection Act, S. 3043, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Saving the Civil Service Act, H.R.492/S.134, to prohibit a return of Schedule F (or Schedule Policy/Career). Support the Equal COLA Act, H.R.491/S.624, to provide full cost-of-living adjustments (matching the change in the consumer price index) for federal retirees covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Support the FAIR Act, H.R.493/S.126, to provide for a federal employee pay increase in calendar year 2026. Support H.R.3547/S.1861, the Servicemember Healthcare Freedom Act, to allow members of the Selected Reserve and National Guard to have the choice between military and civilian healthcare plans. Support S. 2078/H.R. 3317, the Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act, to increase death gratuities and funeral allowances for federal employees. Support H.R. 1670, the Family Building FEHB Fairness Act, to require federal employee health benefit plans to include assisted reproductive treatment benefits. Support H.R. 1522, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, to allow federal employees to pay a deposit to obtain creditable service toward retirement for temporary position service. Support H.R. 2550/S.2837, to overturn an executive order that ends collective bargaining for federal federal employees at certain federal agencies. Support H.R. 1989/S.918, to allow probationary employees involuntarily separated to continue their probationary period upon reinstatement. Support H.R.5599/S.3141, the Securing Assurance for Federal employees (SAFE) Act, to prohibit unlawful federal employee terminations and requiring reinstatement with back pay for anyone fired in violation of law. Support the Help FEDS Act, H.R. 5572/S.2948, to require states to provide unemployment benefits to federal employees during a government shutdown. Support the creation of the Federal Workforce Caucus. Support the FAIR Act, H.R. 7480/S.3823, to provide 4.1 percent average pay rate increase to federal employees in 2027. Oppose proposed rules to eliminate appeal rights to the Merit System Protection Board for probationary employees, to challenge reduction in force actions, and to challenge suitability determinations.
FAIR Act
Client: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
Oppose large-scale reductions in the federal workforce, urging Congress to take action to oppose publicly, support appropriations riders to block actions. Support adequate staffing levels for government agencies, and executive branch action consistent with congressional directives. Oppose cuts to earned federal retirement and health benefits via the budget reconciliation process. Support bipartisan agreement on government funding. Support S. 3012/H.R.7137/S.3168, the Shutdown Fairness Act, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the True Shutdown Fairness Act, S. 3039/S.3165, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Military and Federal Employee Protection Act, S. 3043, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Saving the Civil Service Act, H.R.492/S.134, to prohibit a return of Schedule F (or Schedule Policy/Career). Support the Equal COLA Act, H.R.491/S.624, to provide full cost-of-living adjustments (matching the change in the consumer price index) for federal retirees covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Support S. 2078/H.R. 3317, the Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act, to increase death gratuities and funeral allowances for federal employees. Support H.R. 1670, the Family Building FEHB Fairness Act, to require federal employee health benefit plans to include assisted reproductive treatment benefits. Support H.R. 1522, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, to allow federal employees to pay a deposit to obtain creditable service toward retirement for temporary position service. Support H.R. 2550/S.2837, to overturn an executive order that ends collective bargaining for federal federal employees at certain federal agencies. Support H.R. 1989/S.918, to allow probationary employees involuntarily separated to continue their probationary period upon reinstatement. Support H.R.5599/S.3141, the Securing Assurance for Federal employees (SAFE) Act, to prohibit unlawful federal employee terminations and requiring reinstatement with back pay for anyone fired in violation of law. Support the Help FEDS Act, H.R. 5572/S.2948, to require states to provide unemployment benefits to federal employees during a government shutdown. Support the creation of the Federal Workforce Caucus. Support the FAIR Act, H.R. 7480/S.3823, to provide 4.1 percent average pay rate increase to federal employees in 2027. Oppose proposed rules to eliminate appeal rights to the Merit System Protection Board for probationary employees, to challenge reduction in force actions, and to challenge suitability determinations. Oppose proposed governmentwide nondisclosure agreement via official comment. Raise concerns regarding OPM request for private medical claims data. Support aspects of the Pharmacists Fight Back Act to challenge anti-competitive practices by pharmacy benefit managers. Support introduction of bill to allow FEHB participants a special enrollment period for Medicare Part B. Support the Prevent Government Shutdowns Act, H.R. 5870/S.4632. Support adequate surveying of federal employee viewpoints. Support the The Federal Employee Records Relief Act (H.R. 10718). Support the Federal Worker Protection Act (H.R. 10198)
Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2026
Client: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
Oppose cuts to earned federal retirement and health benefits via the budget reconciliation process, including by opposing H.Con.Res.14 and H.R.1 (with provisions included) Support bipartisan agreement on government funding. Support reversal of reductions in force initiated in response to a RIF. Support the Prevent Government Shutdowns Act, S. 4632/ H.R. 5870, to provide for automatic continuing resolutions in the event of a lapse in appropriations. Support funding for 9/11 Pentagon Memorial Education Center Urge members of Congress to oppose Office of Management and Budget interpretation of the Government Employee Fair Treatment Act that would not require backpay for federal employees. Support continuing resolution to prevent a government shutdown. Support the Prevent Government Shutdowns Act, H.R. 5870/S.4632.
Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2026
Client: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
Oppose cuts to earned federal retirement and health benefits via the budget reconciliation process, including by opposing H.Con.Res.14 and H.R.1 (with provisions included) Support bipartisan agreement on government funding. Support reversal of reductions in force initiated in response to a RIF. Support the Prevent Government Shutdowns Act, S. 4632/ H.R. 5870, to provide for automatic continuing resolutions in the event of a lapse in appropriations. Support funding for 9/11 Pentagon Memorial Education Center Urge members of Congress to oppose Office of Management and Budget interpretation of the Government Employee Fair Treatment Act that would not require backpay for federal employees.
Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2026
Client: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
Oppose large-scale reductions in the federal workforce, urging Congress to take action to oppose publicly, support appropriations riders to block actions. Support adequate staffing levels for government agencies, and executive branch action consistent with congressional directives. Oppose cuts to earned federal retirement and health benefits via the budget reconciliation process. Support bipartisan agreement on government funding. Support S. 3012/H.R.7137/S.3168, the Shutdown Fairness Act, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the True Shutdown Fairness Act, S. 3039/S.3165, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Military and Federal Employee Protection Act, S. 3043, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Saving the Civil Service Act, H.R.492/S.134, to prohibit a return of Schedule F (or Schedule Policy/Career). Support the Equal COLA Act, H.R.491/S.624, to provide full cost-of-living adjustments (matching the change in the consumer price index) for federal retirees covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Support S. 2078/H.R. 3317, the Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act, to increase death gratuities and funeral allowances for federal employees. Support H.R. 1670, the Family Building FEHB Fairness Act, to require federal employee health benefit plans to include assisted reproductive treatment benefits. Support H.R. 1522, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, to allow federal employees to pay a deposit to obtain creditable service toward retirement for temporary position service. Support H.R. 2550/S.2837, to overturn an executive order that ends collective bargaining for federal federal employees at certain federal agencies. Support H.R. 1989/S.918, to allow probationary employees involuntarily separated to continue their probationary period upon reinstatement. Support H.R.5599/S.3141, the Securing Assurance for Federal employees (SAFE) Act, to prohibit unlawful federal employee terminations and requiring reinstatement with back pay for anyone fired in violation of law. Support the Help FEDS Act, H.R. 5572/S.2948, to require states to provide unemployment benefits to federal employees during a government shutdown. Support the creation of the Federal Workforce Caucus. Support the FAIR Act, H.R. 7480/S.3823, to provide 4.1 percent average pay rate increase to federal employees in 2027. Oppose proposed rules to eliminate appeal rights to the Merit System Protection Board for probationary employees, to challenge reduction in force actions, and to challenge suitability determinations. Oppose proposed governmentwide nondisclosure agreement via official comment. Raise concerns regarding OPM request for private medical claims data. Support aspects of the Pharmacists Fight Back Act to challenge anti-competitive practices by pharmacy benefit managers. Support introduction of bill to allow FEHB participants a special enrollment period for Medicare Part B. Support the Prevent Government Shutdowns Act, H.R. 5870/S.4632. Support adequate surveying of federal employee viewpoints. Support the The Federal Employee Records Relief Act (H.R. 10718). Support the Federal Worker Protection Act (H.R. 10198)
Equal COLA Act
Client: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
Oppose cuts to earned federal retirement and health benefits via the budget reconciliation process, including by opposing H.Con.Res.14 and H.R.1. Support the Equal COLA Act, H.R.491/S.624, to provide full cost-of-living adjustments (matching the change in the consumer price index) for federal retirees covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Support H.R. 1522, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, to allow federal employees to pay a deposit to obtain creditable service toward retirement for temporary position service.
Equal COLA Act
Client: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
Oppose large-scale reductions in the federal workforce, urging Congress to take action to oppose publicly, support appropriations riders to block actions. Support adequate staffing levels for government agencies, and executive branch action consistent with congressional directives. Oppose cuts to earned federal retirement and health benefits via the budget reconciliation process, including by opposing H.Con.Res.14, and opposing inclusion of provisions related to federal benefits and the merit-based civil service in H.R. 1 (and opposing H.R. 1 when included) Support bipartisan agreement on government funding. Support S. 3012/H.R.7137/S.3168, the Shutdown Fairness Act, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the True Shutdown Fairness Act, S. 3039/S.3165, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Military and Federal Employee Protection Act, S. 3043, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Saving the Civil Service Act, H.R.492/S.134, to prohibit a return of Schedule F (or Schedule Policy/Career). Support the Equal COLA Act, H.R.491/S.624, to provide full cost-of-living adjustments (matching the change in the consumer price index) for federal retirees covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Support the FAIR Act, H.R.493/S.126, to provide for a federal employee pay increase in calendar year 2026. Support H.R.3547/S.1861, the Servicemember Healthcare Freedom Act, to allow members of the Selected Reserve and National Guard to have the choice between military and civilian healthcare plans. Support S. 2078/H.R. 3317, the Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act, to increase death gratuities and funeral allowances for federal employees. Support H.R. 1670, the Family Building FEHB Fairness Act, to require federal employee health benefit plans to include assisted reproductive treatment benefits. Support H.R. 1522, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, to allow federal employees to pay a deposit to obtain creditable service toward retirement for temporary position service. Support H.R. 2550/S.2837, to overturn an executive order that ends collective bargaining for federal federal employees at certain federal agencies. Support H.R. 1989/S.918, to allow probationary employees involuntarily separated to continue their probationary period upon reinstatement. Support H.R.5599/S.3141, the Securing Assurance for Federal employees (SAFE) Act, to prohibit unlawful federal employee terminations and requiring reinstatement with back pay for anyone fired in violation of law. Support the Help FEDS Act, H.R. 5572/S.2948, to require states to provide unemployment benefits to federal employees during a government shutdown. Support the creation of the Federal Workforce Caucus. Support the FAIR Act, H.R. 7480/S.3823, to provide 4.1 percent average pay rate increase to federal employees in 2027. Oppose proposed rules to eliminate appeal rights to the Merit System Protection Board for probationary employees, to challenge reduction in force actions, and to challenge suitability determinations.
Oppose cuts to earned federal retirement and health benefits via the budget reconciliation process, including by opposing H.Con.Res.14 and H.R.1. Support the Equal COLA Act, H.R.491/S.624, to provide full cost-of-living adjustments (matching the change in the consumer price index) for federal retirees covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Support H.R. 1522, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, to allow federal employees to pay a deposit to obtain creditable service toward retirement for temporary position service.
Oppose large-scale reductions in the federal workforce, urging Congress to take action to oppose publicly, support appropriations riders to block actions. Support adequate staffing levels for government agencies, and executive branch action consistent with congressional directives. Oppose cuts to earned federal retirement and health benefits via the budget reconciliation process. Support bipartisan agreement on government funding. Support S. 3012/H.R.7137/S.3168, the Shutdown Fairness Act, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the True Shutdown Fairness Act, S. 3039/S.3165, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Military and Federal Employee Protection Act, S. 3043, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Saving the Civil Service Act, H.R.492/S.134, to prohibit a return of Schedule F (or Schedule Policy/Career). Support the Equal COLA Act, H.R.491/S.624, to provide full cost-of-living adjustments (matching the change in the consumer price index) for federal retirees covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Support S. 2078/H.R. 3317, the Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act, to increase death gratuities and funeral allowances for federal employees. Support H.R. 1670, the Family Building FEHB Fairness Act, to require federal employee health benefit plans to include assisted reproductive treatment benefits. Support H.R. 1522, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, to allow federal employees to pay a deposit to obtain creditable service toward retirement for temporary position service. Support H.R. 2550/S.2837, to overturn an executive order that ends collective bargaining for federal federal employees at certain federal agencies. Support H.R. 1989/S.918, to allow probationary employees involuntarily separated to continue their probationary period upon reinstatement. Support H.R.5599/S.3141, the Securing Assurance for Federal employees (SAFE) Act, to prohibit unlawful federal employee terminations and requiring reinstatement with back pay for anyone fired in violation of law. Support the Help FEDS Act, H.R. 5572/S.2948, to require states to provide unemployment benefits to federal employees during a government shutdown. Support the creation of the Federal Workforce Caucus. Support the FAIR Act, H.R. 7480/S.3823, to provide 4.1 percent average pay rate increase to federal employees in 2027. Oppose proposed rules to eliminate appeal rights to the Merit System Protection Board for probationary employees, to challenge reduction in force actions, and to challenge suitability determinations. Oppose proposed governmentwide nondisclosure agreement via official comment. Raise concerns regarding OPM request for private medical claims data. Support aspects of the Pharmacists Fight Back Act to challenge anti-competitive practices by pharmacy benefit managers. Support introduction of bill to allow FEHB participants a special enrollment period for Medicare Part B. Support the Prevent Government Shutdowns Act, H.R. 5870/S.4632. Support adequate surveying of federal employee viewpoints. Support the The Federal Employee Records Relief Act (H.R. 10718). Support the Federal Worker Protection Act (H.R. 10198)
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE
NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION via NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
2026 · second_quarter · Q2
Oppose cuts to earned federal retirement and health benefits via the budget reconciliation process, including by opposing H.Con.Res.14 and H.R.1 (with provisions included) Support bipartisan agreement on government funding. Support reversal of reductions in force initiated in response to a RIF. Support the Prevent Government Shutdowns Act, S. 4632/ H.R. 5870, to provide for automatic continuing resolutions in the event of a lapse in appropriations. Support funding for 9/11 Pentagon Memorial Education Center Urge members of Congress to oppose Office of Management and Budget interpretation of the Government Employee Fair Treatment Act that would not require backpay for federal employees.
Oppose cuts to earned federal retirement and health benefits via the budget reconciliation process, including by opposing H.Con.Res.14 and H.R.1. Support the Equal COLA Act, H.R.491/S.624, to provide full cost-of-living adjustments (matching the change in the consumer price index) for federal retirees covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Support H.R. 1522, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, to allow federal employees to pay a deposit to obtain creditable service toward retirement for temporary position service.
Oppose large-scale reductions in the federal workforce, urging Congress to take action to oppose publicly, support appropriations riders to block actions. Support adequate staffing levels for government agencies, and executive branch action consistent with congressional directives. Oppose cuts to earned federal retirement and health benefits via the budget reconciliation process. Support bipartisan agreement on government funding. Support S. 3012/H.R.7137/S.3168, the Shutdown Fairness Act, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the True Shutdown Fairness Act, S. 3039/S.3165, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Military and Federal Employee Protection Act, S. 3043, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Saving the Civil Service Act, H.R.492/S.134, to prohibit a return of Schedule F (or Schedule Policy/Career). Support the Equal COLA Act, H.R.491/S.624, to provide full cost-of-living adjustments (matching the change in the consumer price index) for federal retirees covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Support S. 2078/H.R. 3317, the Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act, to increase death gratuities and funeral allowances for federal employees. Support H.R. 1670, the Family Building FEHB Fairness Act, to require federal employee health benefit plans to include assisted reproductive treatment benefits. Support H.R. 1522, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, to allow federal employees to pay a deposit to obtain creditable service toward retirement for temporary position service. Support H.R. 2550/S.2837, to overturn an executive order that ends collective bargaining for federal federal employees at certain federal agencies. Support H.R. 1989/S.918, to allow probationary employees involuntarily separated to continue their probationary period upon reinstatement. Support H.R.5599/S.3141, the Securing Assurance for Federal employees (SAFE) Act, to prohibit unlawful federal employee terminations and requiring reinstatement with back pay for anyone fired in violation of law. Support the Help FEDS Act, H.R. 5572/S.2948, to require states to provide unemployment benefits to federal employees during a government shutdown. Support the creation of the Federal Workforce Caucus. Support the FAIR Act, H.R. 7480/S.3823, to provide 4.1 percent average pay rate increase to federal employees in 2027. Oppose proposed rules to eliminate appeal rights to the Merit System Protection Board for probationary employees, to challenge reduction in force actions, and to challenge suitability determinations. Oppose proposed governmentwide nondisclosure agreement via official comment. Raise concerns regarding OPM request for private medical claims data. Support aspects of the Pharmacists Fight Back Act to challenge anti-competitive practices by pharmacy benefit managers.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE
NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION via NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
2026 · first_quarter · Q1
Oppose cuts to earned federal retirement and health benefits via the budget reconciliation process, including by opposing H.Con.Res.14 and H.R.1 (with provisions included) Support bipartisan agreement on government funding. Support reversal of reductions in force initiated in response to a RIF. Support funding for 9/11 Pentagon Memorial Education Center Urge members of Congress to oppose Office of Management and Budget interpretation of the Government Employee Fair Treatment Act that would not require backpay for federal employees.
Oppose large-scale reductions in the federal workforce, urging Congress to take action to oppose publicly, support appropriations riders to block actions. Support adequate staffing levels for government agencies, and executive branch action consistent with congressional directives. Oppose cuts to earned federal retirement and health benefits via the budget reconciliation process, including by opposing H.Con.Res.14, and opposing inclusion of provisions related to federal benefits and the merit-based civil service in H.R. 1 (and opposing H.R. 1 when included) Support bipartisan agreement on government funding. Support S. 3012/H.R.7137/S.3168, the Shutdown Fairness Act, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the True Shutdown Fairness Act, S. 3039/S.3165, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Military and Federal Employee Protection Act, S. 3043, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Saving the Civil Service Act, H.R.492/S.134, to prohibit a return of Schedule F (or Schedule Policy/Career). Support the Equal COLA Act, H.R.491/S.624, to provide full cost-of-living adjustments (matching the change in the consumer price index) for federal retirees covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Support the FAIR Act, H.R.493/S.126, to provide for a federal employee pay increase in calendar year 2026. Support H.R.3547/S.1861, the Servicemember Healthcare Freedom Act, to allow members of the Selected Reserve and National Guard to have the choice between military and civilian healthcare plans. Support S. 2078/H.R. 3317, the Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act, to increase death gratuities and funeral allowances for federal employees. Support H.R. 1670, the Family Building FEHB Fairness Act, to require federal employee health benefit plans to include assisted reproductive treatment benefits. Support H.R. 1522, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, to allow federal employees to pay a deposit to obtain creditable service toward retirement for temporary position service. Support H.R. 2550/S.2837, to overturn an executive order that ends collective bargaining for federal federal employees at certain federal agencies. Support H.R. 1989/S.918, to allow probationary employees involuntarily separated to continue their probationary period upon reinstatement. Support H.R.5599/S.3141, the Securing Assurance for Federal employees (SAFE) Act, to prohibit unlawful federal employee terminations and requiring reinstatement with back pay for anyone fired in violation of law. Support the Help FEDS Act, H.R. 5572/S.2948, to require states to provide unemployment benefits to federal employees during a government shutdown. Support the creation of the Federal Workforce Caucus. Support the FAIR Act, H.R. 7480/S.3823, to provide 4.1 percent average pay rate increase to federal employees in 2027. Oppose proposed rules to eliminate appeal rights to the Merit System Protection Board for probationary employees, to challenge reduction in force actions, and to challenge suitability determinations.
Oppose cuts to earned federal retirement and health benefits via the budget reconciliation process, including by opposing H.Con.Res.14 and H.R.1. Support the Equal COLA Act, H.R.491/S.624, to provide full cost-of-living adjustments (matching the change in the consumer price index) for federal retirees covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Support H.R. 1522, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, to allow federal employees to pay a deposit to obtain creditable service toward retirement for temporary position service.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE
NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION via NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
2025 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Oppose large-scale reductions in the federal workforce, urging Congress to take action to oppose publicly, support appropriations riders to block actions. Support adequate staffing levels for government agencies, and executive branch action consistent with congressional directives. Oppose cuts to earned federal retirement and health benefits via the budget reconciliation process, including by opposing H.Con.Res.14, and opposing inclusion of provisions related to federal benefits and the merit-based civil service in H.R. 1 (and opposing H.R. 1 when included) Support bipartisan agreement on government funding. Support S. 3012/H.R.7137/S.3168, the Shutdown Fairness Act, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the True Shutdown Fairness Act, S. 3039/S.3165, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Military and Federal Employee Protection Act, S. 3043, to pay federal employees during a lapse in appropriations. Support the Saving the Civil Service Act, H.R.492/S.134, to prohibit a return of Schedule F (or Schedule Policy/Career). Support the Equal COLA Act, H.R.491/S.624, to provide full cost-of-living adjustments (matching the change in the consumer price index) for federal retirees covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Support the FAIR Act, H.R.493/S.126, to provide for a federal employee pay increase in calendar year 2026. Support H.R.3547/S.1861, the Servicemember Healthcare Freedom Act, to allow members of the Selected Reserve and National Guard to have the choice between military and civilian healthcare plans. Support S. 2078/H.R. 3317, the Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act, to increase death gratuities and funeral allowances for federal employees. Support H.R. 1670, the Family Building FEHB Fairness Act, to require federal employee health benefit plans to include assisted reproductive treatment benefits. Support H.R. 1522, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, to allow federal employees to pay a deposit to obtain creditable service toward retirement for temporary position service. Support H.R. 2550/S.2837, to overturn an executive order that ends collective bargaining for federal federal employees at certain federal agencies. Support H.R. 1989/S.918, to allow probationary employees involuntarily separated to continue their probationary period upon reinstatement. Support H.R.5599/S.3141, the Securing Assurance for Federal employees (SAFE) Act, to prohibit unlawful federal employee terminations and requiring reinstatement with back pay for anyone fired in violation of law. Support the Help FEDS Act, H.R. 5572/S.2948, to require states to provide unemployment benefits to federal employees during a government shutdown.
Oppose cuts to earned federal retirement and health benefits via the budget reconciliation process, including by opposing H.Con.Res.14 and H.R.1 (with provisions included) Support bipartisan agreement on government funding. Support reversal of reductions in force initiated in response to a RIF. Urge members of Congress to oppose Office of Management and Budget interpretation of the Government Employee Fair Treatment Act that would not require backpay for federal employees.
Oppose cuts to earned federal retirement and health benefits via the budget reconciliation process, including by opposing H.Con.Res.14 and H.R.1. Support the Equal COLA Act, H.R.491/S.624, to provide full cost-of-living adjustments (matching the change in the consumer price index) for federal retirees covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Support H.R. 1522, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, to allow federal employees to pay a deposit to obtain creditable service toward retirement for temporary position service.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE
NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION via NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
2025 · third_quarter · Q3
Oppose large-scale reductions in the federal workforce, urging Congress to take action to oppose publicly, support appropriations riders to block actions. Support adequate staffing levels for government agencies, and executive branch action consistent with congressional directives. Oppose cuts to earned federal retirement and health benefits via the budget reconciliation process, including by opposing H.Con.Res.14, and opposing inclusion of provisions related to federal benefits and the merit-based civil service in H.R. 1 (and opposing H.R. 1 when included) Support bipartisan agreement on government funding. Support the Saving the Civil Service Act, H.R.492/S.134, to prohibit a return of Schedule F (or Schedule Policy/Career). Support the Equal COLA Act, H.R.491/S.624, to provide full cost-of-living adjustments (matching the change in the consumer price index) for federal retirees covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Support the FAIR Act, H.R.493/S.126, to provide for a federal employee pay increase in calendar year 2026. Support H.R.3547/S.1861, the Servicemember Healthcare Freedom Act, to allow members of the Selected Reserve and National Guard to have the choice between military and civilian healthcare plans. Support S. 2078, the Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act, to increase death gratuities and funeral allowances for federal employees. Support H.R. 1670, the Family Building FEHB Fairness Act, to require federal employee health benefit plans to include assisted reproductive treatment benefits. Support H.R. 1522, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, to allow federal employees to pay a deposit to obtain creditable service toward retirement for temporary position service. Support H.R. 2550/S.2837, to overturn an executive order that ends collective bargaining for federal federal employees at certain federal agencies. Support H.R. 1989/S.918, to allow probationary employees involuntarily separated to continue their probationary period upon reinstatement. Support H.R.5599, the Securing Assurance for Federal employees (SAFE) Act, to prohibit unlawful federal employee terminations and requiring reinstatement with back pay for anyone fired in violation of law. Support the Help FEDS Act, H.R. 5572/S.2948, to require states to provide unemployment benefits to federal employees during a government shutdown.
Oppose cuts to earned federal retirement and health benefits via the budget reconciliation process, including by opposing H.Con.Res.14 and H.R.1 (with provisions included) Support bipartisan agreement on government funding. Support reversal of reductions in force initiated in response to a RIF. Urge members of Congress to oppose Office of Management and Budget interpretation of the Government Employee Fair Treatment Act that would not require backpay for federal employees.
Oppose cuts to earned federal retirement and health benefits via the budget reconciliation process, including by opposing H.Con.Res.14 and H.R.1. Support the Equal COLA Act, H.R.491/S.624, to provide full cost-of-living adjustments (matching the change in the consumer price index) for federal retirees covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Support H.R. 1522, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, to allow federal employees to pay a deposit to obtain creditable service toward retirement for temporary position service.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE
NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION via NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
2025 · second_quarter · Q2
Oppose large-scale reductions in the federal workforce, urging Congress to take action to oppose publicly, support appropriations riders to block actions. Support adequate staffing levels for government agencies, and executive branch action consistent with congressional directives. Oppose cuts to earned federal retirement and health benefits via the budget reconciliation process, including by opposing H.Con.Res.14, and opposing inclusion of provisions related to federal benefits and the merit-based civil service in H.R. 1 (and opposing H.R. 1 when included) Support bipartisan agreement on government funding. Support the Saving the Civil Service Act, H.R.492/S.134, to prohibit a return of Schedule F (or Schedule Policy/Career). Support the Equal COLA Act, H.R.491/S.624, to provide full cost-of-living adjustments (matching the change in the consumer price index) for federal retirees covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Support the FAIR Act, H.R.493/S.126, to provide for a federal employee pay increase in calendar year 2026.
NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION via NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
2025 · first_quarter · Q1
Oppose cuts to earned federal retirement and health benefits via the budget reconciliation process, including by opposing H.Con.Res.14. Support the Equal COLA Act, H.R.491/S.624, to provide full cost-of-living adjustments (matching the change in the consumer price index) for federal retirees covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS).
Oppose large-scale reductions in the federal workforce, urging Congress to take action to oppose publicly, support appropriations riders to block actions. Support adequate staffing levels for government agencies, and executive branch action consistent with congressional directives. Oppose cuts to earned federal retirement and health benefits via the budget reconciliation process, including by opposing H.Con.Res.14. Support bipartisan agreement on government funding. Support the Saving the Civil Service Act, H.R.492/S.134, to prohibit a return of Schedule F (or Schedule Policy/Career). Support the Equal COLA Act, H.R.491/S.624, to provide full cost-of-living adjustments (matching the change in the consumer price index) for federal retirees covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Support the FAIR Act, H.R.493/S.126, to provide for a federal employee pay increase in calendar year 2026.
NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION via NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
2024 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Support adequate funding for the Office of Personnel Management's Retirement Services division, and modernization of operations. Support a 4.5 percent average, market rate federal pay increase for federal employees, at parity with the military pay raise, for calendar year 2025. Support the Equal COLA Act, H.R. 866/S.3194, to provide Federal Employees Retirement System annuitants a full cost-of-living adjustment, equal to the measured change in consumer prices. Support H.R. 1002/S. 399: Saving the Civil Service Act, which would prevent any position in the federal competitive service, created after September 30, 2020, from being reclassified into the excepted service, outside the protection of merit system rules without the express consent of Congress. The bill also requires the consent of an employee to be reclassified, mandates reporting of conversions to the Office of Personnel Management, and places caps on the number of employees converted to the excepted service via Schedule C. Support amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (FY25) to incorporate this bill language. Support proposed rule (including through formal comment submission) by the Office of Personnel Management titled "Upholding Civil Service Protections and Merit System Principles." Oppose amendment to House Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill to defund implementation of proposed rule. Support H.R.159/S.59: Chance to Compete Act of 2023, which would implement merit-based reforms to the civil service hiring system that replace degree-based hiring with skills- and competency based hiring. Support H.R. 1487: The Strengthening the Office of Personnel Management Act, which would codify several recommendations for OPM by the National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA), such as clarifying that OPM stands at the center of federal civilian human resource management and ensuring the director of OPM possesses human capital and leadership expertise. Support H.R.7127/S.3688: The Federal Adjustment of Income Rates(FAIR) Act, which would provide federal employees with a 7.4 percent average pay raise in 2025. Support H.R. 856/ S. 274: Comprehensive Paid Leave for Federal Employees Act, which would extend paid leave to federal and postal employees for all conditions covered by the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Urge OPM to reconsider how it implements its Do Not Pay (DNP) initiative by shifting the burden to federal annuitants to prove they are still alive. Oppose H.R. 3115/S.1496, the Public Service Reform Act, which would make all federal employees at-will and enable workers to be removed for good cause, bad cause, or no cause at all. The legislation would also abolish the Merit Systems Protection Board and limit removal appeals claims of whistleblower retaliation and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission complaints before the US Court of Appeals. Support H.R. 1301/S.640, the Federal Employees Civil Relief Act, which would protect federal workers and contractors from a variety of civil financial penalties during a lapse in appropriations or a breach of the debt ceiling. Support providing premium relied (via a tax credit, tax deduction, or otherwise) to Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program enrollees to cover premium costs above the amount quoted; request hearing to examine the reasons for substantial premium increases. Oppose amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act that would prohibit Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) investments in countries or securities of concern, as it would threaten to force the TSP to shutter the I Fund due to its limited investments in Hong Kong, which is now considered part of China. Provide comment on interim final rule re: the Postal Service Health Benefits Program, urging limitation on changes to coverage for federal and postal employees and retirees. Provide comment on proposed rule re: the Postal Service Health Benefits Program urging preservation of existing plan prescription drug benefits as an option for Medicare-eligible annuitants, choice of Part B enrollment for certain survivor annuitants, and equal or greater drug coverage under Part D add-on plans. Support H.R. 5883 / S. 3029:Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act of 2023, to improve death benefits for federal employees killed in the line of duty. Support provision to extend authority for agencies to rehire annuitants without salary offset (without OPM approval).
NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION via NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
2024 · third_quarter · Q3
Support improved integration between Medicare and the Federal Employees Health Benefits and Postal Employees Health Benefits programs, while maintaining choice regarding Part B enrollment for federal and postal annuitants.
Support the DRUG Act, H.R. 6283, to reform pharmacy benefit manager practices to help lower drug costs under FEHB.
Support improved integration between Medicare and the Federal Employees Health Benefits and Postal Employees Health Benefits programs, while maintaining choice regarding Part B enrollment for federal and postal annuitants. Support implementation of the Postal Service Health Benefits program in such a way as to limit disruptions to coverage for federal and postal employees and annuitants and their family members. Provide comment on proposed rule re: the Postal Service Health Benefits Program urging preservation of existing plan prescription drug benefits as an option for Medicare-eligible annuitants, choice of Part B enrollment for certain survivor annuitants, and equal or greater drug coverage under Part D add-on plans.
NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION via NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
2024 · second_quarter · Q2
Support adequate funding for the Office of Personnel Management's Retirement Services division, and modernization of operations. Support a 4.5 percent average, market rate federal pay increase for federal employees, at parity with the military pay raise, for calendar year 2025. Support the Equal COLA Act, H.R. 866/S.3194, to provide Federal Employees Retirement System annuitants a full cost-of-living adjustment, equal to the measured change in consumer prices. Support H.R. 1002/S. 399: Saving the Civil Service Act, which would prevent any position in the federal competitive service, created after September 30, 2020, from being reclassified into the excepted service, outside the protection of merit system rules without the express consent of Congress. The bill also requires the consent of an employee to be reclassified, mandates reporting of conversions to the Office of Personnel Management, and places caps on the number of employees converted to the excepted service via Schedule C. Support amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (FY25) to incorporate this bill language. Support proposed rule (including through formal comment submission) by the Office of Personnel Management titled "Upholding Civil Service Protections and Merit System Principles." Oppose amendment to House Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill to defund implementation of proposed rule. Support H.R.159/S.59: Chance to Compete Act of 2023, which would implement merit-based reforms to the civil service hiring system that replace degree-based hiring with skills- and competency based hiring. Support H.R. 1487: The Strengthening the Office of Personnel Management Act, which would codify several recommendations for OPM by the National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA), such as clarifying that OPM stands at the center of federal civilian human resource management and ensuring the director of OPM possesses human capital and leadership expertise. Support H.R.7127/S.3688: The Federal Adjustment of Income Rates(FAIR) Act, which would provide federal employees with a 7.4 percent average pay raise in 2025. Support H.R. 856/ S. 274: Comprehensive Paid Leave for Federal Employees Act, which would extend paid leave to federal and postal employees for all conditions covered by the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Urge OPM to reconsider how it implements its Do Not Pay (DNP) initiative by shifting the burden to federal annuitants to prove they are still alive. Oppose H.R. 3115/S.1496, the Public Service Reform Act, which would make all federal employees at-will and enable workers to be removed for good cause, bad cause, or no cause at all. The legislation would also abolish the Merit Systems Protection Board and limit removal appeals claims of whistleblower retaliation and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission complaints before the US Court of Appeals. Support H.R. 1301/S.640, the Federal Employees Civil Relief Act, which would protect federal workers and contractors from a variety of civil financial penalties during a lapse in appropriations or a breach of the debt ceiling. Support providing premium relied (via a tax credit, tax deduction, or otherwise) to Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program enrollees to cover premium costs above the amount quoted; request hearing to examine the reasons for substantial premium increases. Oppose amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act that would prohibit Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) investments in countries or securities of concern, as it would threaten to force the TSP to shutter the I Fund due to its limited investments in Hong Kong, which is now considered part of China. Provide comment on interim final rule re: the Postal Service Health Benefits Program, urging limitation on changes to coverage for federal and postal employees and retirees. Provide comment on proposed rule re: the Postal Service Health Benefits Program urging preservation of existing plan prescription drug benefits as an option for Medicare-eligible annuitants, choice of Part B enrollment for certain survivor annuitants, and equal or greater drug coverage under Part D add-on plans. Support H.R. 5883 / S. 3029:Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act of 2023, to improve death benefits for federal employees killed in the line of duty.
NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION via NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
2024 · first_quarter · Q1
Support improved integration between Medicare and the Federal Employees Health Benefits and Postal Employees Health Benefits programs, while maintaining choice regarding Part B enrollment for federal and postal annuitants.
Support the DRUG Act, H.R. 6283, to reform pharmacy benefit manager practices to help lower drug costs under FEHB.
Support inclusion of language in administration budget proposal for fiscal year 2024 to protect federal retirement and health benefits, honor commitments to current and retired civil servants. Support adequate funding for the Office of Personnel Management's Retirement Services division, and modernization of operations. Support a 5.2 percent average, market rate federal pay increase for federal employees, at parity with the military pay raise, for calendar year 2024. Support the Equal COLA Act, H.R. 866, to provide Federal Employees Retirement System annuitants a full cost-of-living adjustment, equal to the measured change in consumer prices. Support H.R. 1002/S. 399: Saving the Civil Service Act, which would prevent any position in the federal competitive service, created after September 30, 2020, from being reclassified into the excepted service, outside the protection of merit system rules without the express consent of Congress. The bill also requires the consent of an employee to be reclassified, mandates reporting of conversions to the Office of Personnel Management, and places caps on the number of employees converted to the excepted service via Schedule C. Support amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act to incorporate this bill language. Support proposed rule (including through formal comment submission) by the Office of Personnel Management titled "Upholding Civil Service Protections and Merit System Principles." Oppose amendment to House Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill to defund implementation of proposed rule. Support H.R.159/S.59: Chance to Compete Act of 2023, which would implement merit-based reforms to the civil service hiring system that replace degree-based hiring with skills- and competency based hiring. Support H.R. 1487: The Strengthening the Office of Personnel Management Act, which would codify several recommendations for OPM by the National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA), such as clarifying that OPM stands at the center of federal civilian human resource management and ensuring the director of OPM possesses human capital and leadership expertise. Support H.R. 536/ S. 124: The Federal Adjustment of Income Rates(FAIR) Act, which would provide federal employees with an 8.7 percent average pay raise in 2024. Support H.R. 856/ S. 274: Comprehensive Paid Leave for Federal Employees Act, which would extend paid leave to federal and postal employees for all conditions covered by the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Urge OPM to reconsider how it implements its Do Not Pay (DNP) initiative by shifting the burden to federal annuitants to prove they are still alive. Oppose H.R. 3115/S.1496, the Public Service Reform Act, which would make all federal employees at-will and enable workers to be removed for good cause, bad cause, or no cause at all. The legislation would also abolish the Merit Systems Protection Board and limit removal appeals claims of whistleblower retaliation and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission complaints before the US Court of Appeals. Support H.R. 1301/S.640, the Federal Employees Civil Relief Act, which would protect federal workers and contractors from a variety of civil financial penalties during a lapse in appropriations or a breach of the debt ceiling. Support providing premium relied (via a tax credit, tax deduction, or otherwise) to Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program enrollees to cover premium costs above the amount quoted; request hearing to examine the reasons for substantial premium increases. Oppose amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act that would prohibit Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) investments in countries or securities of concern, as it would threaten to force the TSP to shutter the I Fund due to its limited investments in Hong Kong, which is now considered part of China. Provide comment on interim final rule re: the Postal Service Health Benefits Program, urging limitation on changes to coverage for federal and postal employees and retirees. Support H.R. 5883 / S. 3029:Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act of 2023, to improve death benefits for federal employees killed in the line of duty.
NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION via NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
2023 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Support inclusion of language in administration budget proposal for fiscal year 2024 to protect federal retirement and health benefits, honor commitments to current and retired civil servants. Support adequate funding for the Office of Personnel Management's Retirement Services division, and modernization of operations. Support a 5.2 percent average, market rate federal pay increase for federal employees, at parity with the military pay raise, for calendar year 2024. Support lifting the debt limit to prevent a default on the U.S. government's financial obligations, including to federal employees and annuitants. Oppose policy rider language to House Financial Services and General Government appropriations bill which would prohibit TSP participants from investing in any mutual fund using environmental, social, and governance criteria as a basis for investment decisions. Support extension of government funding to avoid a lapse in appropriations and consequent government shutdown. Oppose amendment to House Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill to defund implementation of proposed rule.
NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION via NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
2023 · third_quarter · Q3
Support inclusion of language in administration budget proposal for fiscal year 2024 to protect federal retirement and health benefits, honor commitments to current and retired civil servants. Support adequate funding for the Office of Personnel Management's Retirement Services division, and modernization of operations. Support a 5.2 percent average, market rate federal pay increase for federal employees, at parity with the military pay raise, for calendar year 2024. Support the Equal COLA Act, H.R. 866, to provide Federal Employees Retirement System annuitants a full cost-of-living adjustment, equal to the measured change in consumer prices. Support H.R. 1002/S. 399: Saving the Civil Service Act, which would prevent any position in the federal competitive service, created after September 30, 2020, from being reclassified into the excepted service, outside the protection of merit system rules without the express consent of Congress. The bill also requires the consent of an employee to be reclassified, mandates reporting of conversions to the Office of Personnel Management, and places caps on the number of employees converted to the excepted service via Schedule C. Support amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act to incorporate this bill language. Support H.R.159/S.59: Chance to Compete Act of 2023, which would implement merit-based reforms to the civil service hiring system that replace degree-based hiring with skills- and competency based hiring. Support H.R. 1487: The Strengthening the Office of Personnel Management Act, which would codify several recommendations for OPM by the National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA), such as clarifying that OPM stands at the center of federal civilian human resource management and ensuring the director of OPM possesses human capital and leadership expertise. Support H.R. 536/ S. 124: The Federal Adjustment of Income Rates(FAIR) Act, which would provide federal employees with an 8.7 percent average pay raise in 2024. Support H.R. 856/ S. 274: Comprehensive Paid Leave for Federal Employees Act, which would extend paid leave to federal and postal employees for all conditions covered by the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Urge OPM to reconsider how it implements its Do Not Pay (DNP) initiative by shifting the burden to federal annuitants to prove they are still alive. Oppose H.R. 3115/S.1496, the Public Service Reform Act, which would make all federal employees at-will and enable workers to be removed for good cause, bad cause, or no cause at all. The legislation would also abolish the Merit Systems Protection Board and limit removal appeals claims of whistleblower retaliation and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission complaints before the US Court of Appeals. Support H.R. 1301/S.640, the Federal Employees Civil Relief Act, which would protect federal workers and contractors from a variety of civil financial penalties during a lapse in appropriations or a breach of the debt ceiling. Support providing premium relied (via a tax credit, tax deduction, or otherwise) to Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program enrollees to cover premium costs above the amount quoted; request hearing to examine the reasons for substantial premium increases. Oppose amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act that would prohibit Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) investments in countries or securities of concern, as it would threaten to force the TSP to shutter the I Fund due to its limited investments in Hong Kong, which is now considered part of China. Provide comment on interim final rule re: the Postal Service Health Benefits Program, urging limitation on changes to coverage for federal and postal employees and retirees.
NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION via NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION
2023 · second_quarter · Q2
Support inclusion of language in administration budget proposal for fiscal year 2024 to protect federal retirement and health benefits, honor commitments to current and retired civil servants. Support adequate funding for the Office of Personnel Management's Retirement Services division, and modernization of operations. Support a 5.2 percent average, market rate federal pay increase for federal employees, at parity with the military pay raise, for calendar year 2024. Support lifting the debt limit to prevent a default on the U.S. government's financial obligations, including to federal employees and annuitants. Oppose policy rider language to Financial Services and General Government appropriations bill which would prohibit TSP participants from investing in any mutual fund using environmental, social, and governance criteria as a basis for investment decisions.
Support inclusion of language in administration budget proposal for fiscal year 2024 to protect federal retirement and health benefits, honor commitments to current and retired civil servants. Support adequate funding for the Office of Personnel Management's Retirement Services division, and modernization of operations. Support a 5.2 percent average, market rate federal pay increase for federal employees, at parity with the military pay raise, for calendar year 2024. Support the Equal COLA Act, H.R. 866, to provide Federal Employees Retirement System annuitants a full cost-of-living adjustment, equal to the measured change in consumer prices. Support H.R. 1002/S. 399: Saving the Civil Service Act, which would prevent any position in the federal competitive service, created after September 30, 2020, from being reclassified into the excepted service, outside the protection of merit system rules without the express consent of Congress. The bill also requires the consent of an employee to be reclassified, mandates reporting of conversions to the Office of Personnel Management, and places caps on the number of employees converted to the excepted service via Schedule C. Support H.R.159/S.59: Chance to Compete Act of 2023, which would implement merit-based reforms to the civil service hiring system that replace degree-based hiring with skills- and competency based hiring. Support H.R. 1487: The Strengthening the Office of Personnel Management Act, which would codify several recommendations for OPM by the National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA), such as clarifying that OPM stands at the center of federal civilian human resource management and ensuring the director of OPM possesses human capital and leadership expertise. Support H.R. 536/ S. 124: The Federal Adjustment of Income Rates(FAIR) Act, which would provide federal employees with an 8.7 percent average pay raise in 2024. Support H.R. 856/ S. 274: Comprehensive Paid Leave for Federal Employees Act, which would extend paid leave to federal and postal employees for all conditions covered by the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Urge OPM to reconsider how it implements its Do Not Pay (DNP) initiative by shifting the burden to federal annuitants to prove they are still alive. Oppose H.R. 3115/S.1496, the Public Service Reform Act, which would make all federal employees at-will and enable workers to be removed for good cause, bad cause, or no cause at all. The legislation would also abolish the Merit Systems Protection Board and limit removal appeals claims of whistleblower retaliation and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission complaints before the US Court of Appeals. Support H.R. 1301/S.640, the Federal Employees Civil Relief Act, which would protect federal workers and contractors from a variety of civil financial penalties during a lapse in appropriations or a breach of the debt ceiling. Support providing premium relied (via a tax credit, tax deduction, or otherwise) to Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program enrollees to cover premium costs above the amount quoted.
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2023 · first_quarter · Q1
Support improved integration between Medicare and the Federal Employees Health Benefits and Postal Employees Health Benefits programs, while maintaining choice regarding Part B enrollment for federal and postal annuitants.
Support inclusion of language in administration budget proposal for fiscal year 2024 to protect federal retirement and health benefits, honor commitments to current and retired civil servants. Support adequate funding for the Office of Personnel Management's Retirement Services division, and modernization of operations. Support a 5.2 percent average, market rate federal pay increase for federal employees, at parity with the military pay raise, for calendar year 2024.
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2022 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Support H.R. 304/S.4221, the Equal COLA Act, to Federal Employees Retirement System Employees (FERS) retirees with the same annual cost-of-living adjustment to their annuity (as a percentage of the annuity) as is provided to Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) retirees. Support H.R. 82/S. 1302, the Social Security Fairness Act, which would repeal the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO). Support H.R. 2337, the Public Servants Protection and Fairness Act, which would reform the WEP by providing financial relief for current retirees, and provide a new, alternative calculation for future retirees. Support H.R. 4315, the Fair COLA for Seniors Act, to calculate cost-of-living adjustments to federal annuities, Social Security benefits and military retirement annuities based on the CPI-E, a price index measuring consumer spending habits of those age 62 and older. Oppose amendments to the Endless Frontiers Act that would restrict the ability of the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board to make decisions as fiduciaries in the best interests of plan participants. Support H.R. 4268, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, which would allow federal employees who started their careers in temporary positions before transitioning into permanent roles to contribute towards their retirement for the years they held a temporary position. Support H.R. 4788, the Wellbeing for Every Public Servant Act of 2021, to eliminate the windfall elimination provision (WEP) for individuals with a combined monthly benefit (Social Security benefit plus public sector pension) of $5,000 or less. Support H.R. 5723, Social Security 2011: A Sacred Trust, which would expand Social Security benefits, improve the solvency of the Social Security Trust fund, repeal the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO), and provide for numerous other changes to Social Security. Support H.R. 5834, the Equal Treatment of Public Servants Act of 2021, which would reform the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) by providing a monthly payment of $100 to current WEP-affected beneficiaries (age 62 or older before 2023) and $50 for an affected spouse or child. Creates a new formula to calculate benefits for future WEP-affected individuals (turning 62 in or after 2023). Support H.R. 2954, the Securing a Strong Retirement Act, due to provisions to increase the age for required minimum distributions and increase the catch-up contribution limit. Support mutual fund window proposed rule by the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board (FRTIB).
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2022 · third_quarter · Q3
Support inclusion of a 4.6 percent average pay increase for 2023 in President Biden's budget. Support providing, in the FSGG appropriations bill, OPM the authority to transfer funds into an OPM IT Modernization Working Capital Fund. Support the FAIR Act, H.R. 6398/S.3518, to provide federal employees an average pay increase of 5.1 percent in 2023. Support committee report language for FSGG appropriations to express concern and request additional transparency and oversight into OPM Retirement Service division customer service. Support language to prevent a return of Schedule F, an expansion of excepted service positions in the federal government.
Support H.R. 51/S. 51, the Washington D.C. Admissions Act, to provide statehood to most of the territory of the District of Columbia.
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2022 · second_quarter · Q2
Support H.R. 304, the Equal COLA Act, to Federal Employees Retirement System Employees (FERS) retirees with the same annual cost-of-living adjustment to their annuity (as a percentage of the annuity) as is provided to Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) retirees. Support H.R. 82/S. 1302, the Social Security Fairness Act, which would repeal the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO). Support H.R. 2337, the Public Servants Protection and Fairness Act, which would reform the WEP by providing financial relief for current retirees, and provide a new, alternative calculation for future retirees. Support H.R> 4315, the Fair COLA for Seniors Act, to calculate cost-of-living adjustments to federal annuities, Social Security benefits and military retirement annuities based on the CPI-E, a price index measuring consumer spending habits of those age 62 and older. Oppose amendments to the Endless Frontiers Act that would restrict the ability of the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board to make decisions as fiduciaries in the best interests of plan participants. Support H.R. 4268, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, which would allow federal employees who started their careers in temporary positions before transitioning into permanent roles to contribute towards their retirement for the years they held a temporary position. Support H.R. 4788, the Wellbeing for Every Public Servant Act of 2021, to eliminate the windfall elimination provision (WEP) for individuals with a combined monthly benefit (Social Security benefit plus public sector pension) of $5,000 or less. Support H.R. 5723, Social Security 2011: A Sacred Trust, which would expand Social Security benefits, improve the solvency of the Social Security Trust fund, repeal the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO), and provide for numerous other changes to Social Security. Support H.R. 5834, the Equal Treatment of Public Servants Act of 2021, which would reform the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) by providing a monthly payment of $100 to current WEP-affected beneficiaries (age 62 or older before 2023) and $50 for an affected spouse or child. Creates a new formula to calculate benefits for future WEP-affected individuals (turning 62 in or after 2023). Support H.R. 2954, the Securing a Strong Retirement Act, due to provisions to increase the age for required minimum distributions and increase the catch-up contribution limit. Support mutual fund window proposed rule by the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board (FRTIB).
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2022 · first_quarter · Q1
Support H.R. 51/S. 51, the Washington D.C. Admissions Act, to provide statehood to most of the territory of the District of Columbia.
Support H.R. 695/S. 145, the USPS Fairness Act, which would repeal the requirement that the U.S. Postal Service prefund 100 percent of its future health benefit liabilities for all current employees. Raise concerns with provisions of original versions of H.R. 3076/S. 1720 that could increase premiums for health insurance plans in the Federal Employees Health Benefits program. Support provisions of the bill providing choice to postal retirees as to whether to enroll in Medicare Part B (in the context of a bill requiring Medicare enrollment for employees). Support passage by House and Senate of amended version of H.R. 3076.
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2021 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Support choice for federal and postal retirees regarding whether to enroll in Medicare Part B, and support incentives to increase enrollment in Medicare Part B. Support provisions of the Build Back Better Act to allow the Department of Health and Human Services to negotiate prescription drug prices.
Support H.R. 51/S. 51, the Washington D.C. Admissions Act, to provide statehood to most of the territory of the District of Columbia.
Support H.R. 304, the Equal COLA Act, to Federal Employees Retirement System Employees (FERS) retirees with the same annual cost-of-living adjustment to their annuity (as a percentage of the annuity) as is provided to Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) retirees. Support H.R. 302, Preventing a Patronage System Act, which would prevent the executive branch from creating new classes of excepted service employees, which would not be subject to merit system rules. Support H.R. 392/S.561, the Federal Adjustment of Income Rates Act, which would provide federal employees with a 3.2 percent average pay increase in 2022. Support including at least a 2.7 percent average pay increase (and as much as 3.2 percent) in the FY22 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill. Support H.Res. 131 / S. Res. 76, congratulating the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE) on the celebration of its 100th anniversary. Support H.R. 4268, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, which would allow federal employees who started their careers in temporary positions before transitioning into permanent roles to contribute towards their retirement for the years they held a temporary position. Support provision of the Build Back Better Act (as approved by the House Budget Committee) to require FEHB plans to take advantage of lower prescription drug prices to be negotiated by the Department of Health and Human Services. Support H.R. 6066, the Strengthening the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Act, which would clarify that OPM's mission, codify a requirement that the director of OPM have human capital expertise and is selected without regard to political affiliation, ensure the chief management officer is a career civil servant, and create a stakeholder advisory committee. Support H.R. 6104, Building the Next Generation of Public Servants Act, which would establish comprehensive Federal Internship and Fellowship Center within the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to administer, manage and promote all federal internship and fellowship programs; credit fellows and interns who meet qualifications with an additional five points in the competitive service examination; and more.
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2021 · third_quarter · Q3
Support H.R. 51/S. 51, the Washington D.C. Admissions Act, to provide statehood to most of the territory of the District of Columbia.
Support H.R. 304, the Equal COLA Act, to Federal Employees Retirement System Employees (FERS) retirees with the same annual cost-of-living adjustment to their annuity (as a percentage of the annuity) as is provided to Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) retirees. Support H.R. 82/S. 1302, the Social Security Fairness Act, which would repeal the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO). Support H.R. 2337, the Public Servants Protection and Fairness Act, which would reform the WEP by providing financial relief for current retirees, and provide a new, alternative calculation for future retirees. Support re-introduction of the Fair COLA for Seniors Act, to calculate cost-of-living adjustments to federal annuities, Social Security benefits and military retirement annuities based on the CPI-E, a price index measuring consumer spending habits of those age 62 and older. Oppose amendments to the Endless Frontiers Act that would restrict the ability of the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board to make decisions as fiduciaries in the best interests of plan participants. Support H.R. 4268, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, which would allow federal employees who started their careers in temporary positions before transitioning into permanent roles to contribute towards their retirement for the years they held a temporary position. Support H.R. 4788, the Wellbeing for Every Public Servant Act of 2021, to eliminate the windfall elimination provision (WEP) for individuals with a combined monthly benefit (Social Security benefit plus public sector pension) of $5,000 or less.
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2021 · second_quarter · Q2
Support choice for federal and postal retirees regarding whether to enroll in Medicare Part B, and support incentives to increase enrollment in Medicare Part B.
Support H.R. 304, the Equal COLA Act, to Federal Employees Retirement System Employees (FERS) retirees with the same annual cost-of-living adjustment to their annuity (as a percentage of the annuity) as is provided to Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) retirees. Support H.R. 82/S. 1302, the Social Security Fairness Act, which would repeal the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO). Support H.R. 2337, the Public Servants Protection and Fairness Act, which would reform the WEP by providing financial relief for current retirees, and provide a new, alternative calculation for future retirees. Support re-introduction of the Fair COLA for Seniors Act, to calculate cost-of-living adjustments to federal annuities, Social Security benefits and military retirement annuities based on the CPI-E, a price index measuring consumer spending habits of those age 62 and older. Oppose amendments to the Endless Frontiers Act that would restrict the ability of the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board to make decisions as fiduciaries in the best interests of plan participants.
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2021 · first_quarter · Q1
Support choice for federal and postal retirees regarding whether to enroll in Medicare Part B, and support incentives to increase enrollment in Medicare Part B.
Support H.R. 304, the Equal COLA Act, to Federal Employees Retirement System Employees (FERS) retirees with the same annual cost-of-living adjustment to their annuity (as a percentage of the annuity) as is provided to Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) retirees. Support H.R. 82, the Social Security Fairness Act, which would repeal the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO). Support H.R. 2337, the Public Servants Protection and Fairness Act, which would reform the WEP by providing financial relief for current retirees, and provide a new, alternative calculation for future retirees.
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2020 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Support S. 841, the Relocation Expense Parity Act, to reimburse federal employees for taxes paid on travel expenses paid by the government for a relocation. Support provisions in H.R. 6800, H.R. 6800, to waive any required minimum distribution (RMDs) penalties for defined contribution retirement plans, like the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), and individual retirement accounts (IRA) applicable to 2019. NARFE supported provisions included in the CARES Act, H.R. 748, that waived RMDs for 2020. Also support allowing RMDs made for 2019 or 2020 to be rolled back into a plan or IRA without penalty until November 30, 2020.
Support adding provision to deny funds to carry out the reorganization of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) into the FY20 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill. Support H.R. 3351, the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill, due to its provisions to provide a 3.1 percent average pay raise to federal employees, and its provisions denying funds to carry out the reorganization of OPM. Support H.R. 1158, the FY2020 Consolidated Appropriations Act, due to its provisions to provide a 3.1 percent average pay raise to federal employees. Oppose proposals included in the administrations' FY2021 budget request to Congress that would cut earned federal retirement benefits. Support including at least a 3.0 percent average increase to federal pay rates in the FY2021 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill. Support including limitation of funds language in the omnibus appropriations bill to prevent implementation of Executive Order 13957.
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2020 · third_quarter · Q3
Oppose including in any postal reform bill a requirement that current postal retirees enroll in Medicare Part B as a condition of retaining their earned federal retiree health benefits. Support allowing current postal retirees to enroll in Medicare Part B without any late enrollment fees.
Support H.R. 588 / S. 72, the Federal Employees Civil Relief Act, which would temporarily suspend judicial and administrative proceedings and transactions that could adversely affect the rights of civilian federal workers during a government shutdown and the following 30 days. Support H.R.1073/S.426 the Federal Adjustment of Income Rates (FAIR) Act, to increase the rates of basic pay for federal civilian employees for calendar year 2020 by 3.6 percent. Support H.R. 1254, The Equal COLA Act, which would provide Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) retirees with the same annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) as Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) employees. Support including at least a 3.1 percent average increase to federal pay rates in the FY20 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill. Support the House version, H.R. 3351, which included a 2.6 percent across-the-board increase and 0.5 percent average increase to locality pay. Oppose the Senate version, S. 2524, which was silent on the issue. Support the minibus, H.R. 1158, which included the House language. Support H.R. 1534/S.1174, the Federal Employee Paid Leave Act, to provide that 12 weeks of family leave made available to a federal employee shall be paid leave. Support amendment to H.R. 2500, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2020, to incorporate the text of H.R. 1534 into the bill. Support a motion to instruct the Senate conferees on the NDAA to support inclusion of the House language. Support the final compromise, S. 1790, for its inclusion of language to provide 12 weeks of paid parental leave to federal workers in connection with the birth, adoption or foster placement of a new child. Support H.R. 2478, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, which allows federal employees who started their careers in temporary positions before transitioning into permanent roles to retroactively contribute toward their retirement for the years they held a temporary position. Oppose proposed reorganization of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). Support denying funds to carry out the reorganization (in the Financial Service and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2020 and for Fiscal Year 2021). Support amendment to H.R. 2500, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020, that would prevent reorganization. Support inclusion in the final NDAA (S. 1790) of compromise language preventing the elimination and reorganization of OPM at least until 180 days after the release of a report by the National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA) on challenges facing OPM and recommended solutions. Oppose proposals included in the administrations' FY2021 budget request to Congress that would cut earned federal retirement benefits. Support including at least a 3.0 percent average increase to federal pay rates in the FY21 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill. Support the Federal Adjustment of Income Rates (FAIR) Act, H.R. 5690/S.3231, to provide federal workers a 3.5 percent average pay raise in FY21. Support provisions of H.R. 6800, the Heroes Act, to do the following: - require FEHB plans to fully cover the cost of COVID-19 treatment, without any cost-sharing imposed on participants. - provide $10 billion in hazard premium pay for executive, legislative (excluding members of Congress and staff) and judicial branch employees working in public-facing positions or where both social distancing is not possible and preventative measures for COVID-19 exposure are unavailable at the worksite. - establish a presumption of eligibility for workers compensation for federal employees who are unable to work due to a COVID-19 infection and required to come into contact with patients, members of the public or coworkers. - extend provision of ten weeks of partially paid leave to federal workers unable to work due to the need to care for a child who school or child care provider is unavailable due to COVID-19. - require agencies to allow all eligible employees to telework through the end of 2020. Support including the following in COVID-19-related legislation: - requiring all Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) program plans to cover the cost of telehealth services, where practicable. - giving federal and postal employees who are not currently enrolled in an FEHB plan the opportunity to enroll now by deeming a public health emergency (such as the COVID-19 outbreak) as a qualifying life event, permitting open enrollment and changes in coverage. - extend weather and safety leave to employees who cannot safely travel to their duty stations because of the coronavirus outbreak but who are not able to perform their duties remotely, and authorize the use of weather and safety leave to cover child and dependent care responsibilities arising from the pandemic. - provide adequate funding for and supply of personal protective equipment (PPE) for frontline and essential federal and postal workers. Support allowing federal employees to change their flexible spending account allocations in the middle of the plan year. Support expanding provisions in the FY20 NDAA that provided paid parental leave to federal employees to cover all federal and postal employees. Support consideration of the recommendations of the National Commission on Military, National and Public Service. Oppose mandatory application of payroll tax deferral to federal employees. Support providing federal employees choice as to whether to defer payroll taxes or not.
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2020 · second_quarter · Q2
Support S. 841, the Relocation Expense Parity Act, to reimburse federal employees for taxes paid on travel expenses paid by the government for a relocation. Support H.R. 748, the Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act, which would repeal the excise tax on high-cost health insurance plans. Support inclusion of the repeal language in H.R. 1865, the FY2020 Further Consolidated Appropriations Act. Support provisions in H.R. 6800, H.R. 6800, to waive any required minimum distribution (RMDs) penalties for defined contribution retirement plans, like the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), and individual retirement accounts (IRA) applicable to 2019. NARFE supported provisions included in the CARES Act, H.R. 748, that waived RMDs for 2020. Also support allowing RMDs made for 2019 or 2020 to be rolled back into a plan or IRA without penalty until November 30, 2020.
Oppose including in any postal reform bill a requirement that current postal retirees enroll in Medicare Part B as a condition of retaining their earned federal retiree health benefits. Support allowing current postal retirees to enroll in Medicare Part B without any late enrollment fees.
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2020 · first_quarter · Q1
Support H.R. 141/S. 521, the Social Security Fairness Act, to repeal the Government Pension Offset (GPO) and the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP). Support modifications to H.R. 860 in provide equitable tax treatment between Social Security benefits and Civil Service Retirement System annuities, to extend the adoption of the CPI-E for cost-of-living adjustments to all federal retirement programs (not just Social Security), and to include reform or repeal of the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO). Support H.R. 1254, The Equal COLA Act, which would provide Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) retirees with the same annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) as Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) employees. Support H.R. 1553, the Fair COLAs for Seniors Act, to calculate cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) to federal civilian retirement benefits, military retirement benefits, and Social Security benefits using the CPI-E. Support H.R. 2478, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, which allows federal employees who started their careers in temporary positions before transitioning into permanent roles to retroactively contribute toward their retirement for the years they held a temporary position. Support H.R. 3934, the Equal Treatment of Public Servants Act of 2019, which would reform the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP). Support H.R. 4540, the Public Servants Protection and Fairness Act, which would reform the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP). Support providing equitable relief to federal retirees (without Social Security) in any proposal to increase Social Security benefits as part of economic stimulus legislation.
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2019 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Support H.R. 588 / S. 72, the Federal Employees Civil Relief Act, which would temporarily suspend judicial and administrative proceedings and transactions that could adversely affect the rights of civilian federal workers during a government shutdown and the following 30 days. Support H.R.1073/S.426 the Federal Adjustment of Income Rates (FAIR) Act, to increase the rates of basic pay for federal civilian employees for calendar year 2020 by 3.6 percent. Support H.R. 1254, The Equal COLA Act, which would provide Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) retirees with the same annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) as Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) employees. Support including at least a 3.1 percent average increase to federal pay rates in the FY20 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill. Support the House version, H.R. 3351, which included a 2.6 percent across-the-board increase and 0.5 percent average increase to locality pay. Oppose the Senate version, S. 2524, which was silent on the issue. Support the minibus, H.R. 1158, which included the House language. Support H.R. 1534/S.1174, the Federal Employee Paid Leave Act, to provide that 12 weeks of family leave made available to a federal employee shall be paid leave. Support amendment to H.R. 2500, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2020, to incorporate the text of H.R. 1534 into the bill. Support a motion to instruct the Senate conferees on the NDAA to support inclusion of the House language. Support the final compromise, S. 1790, for its inclusion of language to provide 12 weeks of paid parental leave to federal workers in connection with the birth, adoption or foster placement of a new child. Support H.R. 2478, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, which allows federal employees who started their careers in temporary positions before transitioning into permanent roles to retroactively contribute toward their retirement for the years they held a temporary position. Oppose proposed reorganization of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). Support denying funds to carry out the reorganization (in the Financial Service and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2020). Support amendment to H.R. 2500, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020, that would prevent reorganization. Support inclusion in the final NDAA (S. 1790) of compromise language preventing the elimination and reorganization of OPM at least until 180 days after the release of a report by the National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA) on challenges facing OPM and recommended solutions.
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2019 · third_quarter · Q3
Support H. Res. 23, expressing the sense of the House that the United States Postal Service should take all appropriate measures to ensure the continuation of door delivery for all business and residential customers. Support H. Res. 33, expressing the sense of the House that Congress should take all appropriate measures to ensure the United States Postal Service remains an establishment of the federal government and is not subject to privatization. Support H. Res. 54, expressing the sense of the House that the United States Postal Service should take all appropriate measures to ensure the continuation of its six-day mail delivery service. Support H. Res. 60, expressing the sense of the House that the United States Postal Service should take all appropriate measures to restore service standards in effect as of July 1, 2012. Oppose including in any postal reform bill a requirement that current postal retirees enroll in Medicare Part B as a condition of retaining their earned federal retiree health benefits. Support H.R. 2382, to repeal the USPS prefunding requirement.
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2019 · first_quarter · 1A
Support S. 841, the Relocation Expense Parity Act, to reimburse federal employees for taxes paid on travel expenses paid by the government for a relocation.
Oppose including in any postal reform bill a requirement that current postal retirees enroll in Medicare Part B as a condition of retaining their earned federal retiree health benefits.
Support H.R. 21, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2019, to fund (and reopen) federal departments and agencies affected by a lapse in appropriations, provide back pay to furloughed federal employees and increase federal pay rates by 1.9 percent on average for calendar year 2019. Support H.J.Res. 1, to provide short-term funding for the Department of Homeland Security, ending the lapse the in appropriations. Support H.R. 264, to fund (and reopen) some federal departments and agencies affected by a lapse in appropriations, provide back pay to furloughed federal employees and increase federal pay rates by 1.9 percent on average for calendar year 2019. Support H.J.Res. 27, to provide short-term funding to end the government shutdown. Support H.R. 648, to fund (and reopen) federal departments and agencies affected by a lapse in appropriations, provide back pay to furloughed federal employees and increase federal pay rates by 1.9 percent on average for calendar year 2019. Support H.J.Res. 28, to end the 35-day government shutdown. Support H.J.Res. 31, to prevent another government shutdown, and increase federal pay rates by 1.9 percent on average for calendar year 2019. Support including at least a 3.1 percent average increase to federal pay rates in the FY20 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill.
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2019 · second_quarter · Q2
Support H.R. 588 / S. 72, the Federal Employees Civil Relief Act, which would temporarily suspend judicial and administrative proceedings and transactions that could adversely affect the rights of civilian federal workers during a government shutdown and the following 30 days. Support H.R.1073/S.426 the Federal Adjustment of Income Rates (FAIR) Act, to increase the rates of basic pay for federal civilian employees for calendar year 2020 by 3.6 percent. Support H.R. 1254, The Equal COLA Act, which would provide Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) retirees with the same annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) as Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) employees. Support including at least a 3.1 percent average increase to federal pay rates in the FY20 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill. Support H.R. 1534/S.1174, the Federal Employee Paid Leave Act, to provide that 12 weeks of family leave made available to a federal employee shall be paid leave. Support amendment to H.R. 2500, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020, to incorporate the text of H.R> 1534 into the bill. Oppose proposed reorganization of the Office of Personnel Management. Support denying funds to carry out the reorganization.
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2019 · first_quarter · Q1
Support H.R. 51, the Washington D.C. Admission Act, to provide for the admission of the the State of Washington, DC, into the Union.
Support H.R. 21, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2019, to fund (and reopen) federal departments and agencies affected by a lapse in appropriations, provide back pay to furloughed federal employees and increase federal pay rates by 1.9 percent on average for calendar year 2019. Support H.J.Res. 1, to provide short-term funding for the Department of Homeland Security, ending the lapse the in appropriations. Support H.R. 264, to fund (and reopen) some federal departments and agencies affected by a lapse in appropriations, provide back pay to furloughed federal employees and increase federal pay rates by 1.9 percent on average for calendar year 2019. Support H.J.Res. 27, to provide short-term funding to end the government shutdown. Support H.R. 648, to fund (and reopen) federal departments and agencies affected by a lapse in appropriations, provide back pay to furloughed federal employees and increase federal pay rates by 1.9 percent on average for calendar year 2019. Support H.J.Res. 28, to end the 35-day government shutdown. Support H.J.Res. 31, to prevent another government shutdown, and increase federal pay rates by 1.9 percent on average for calendar year 2019. Support including at least a 3.1 percent average increase to federal pay rates in the FY20 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill.
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2018 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Support H.R. 4775/S.2295, the Federal Adjustment of Income Rates (FAIR) Act, which would provide a 3.0 percent increase in rates of basic pay for federal employees in 2019. Oppose H.R. 396, the "Tax Accountability" Act of 2017, which would mandate that no individual with an unpaid tax liability can be eligible for federal employment, and which would require agencies to review employee's tax liability. Support H.R. 20, The Government By the People Act of 2017, which would reform campaign finance laws to put small donors on par with wealthier donors. Would provide a tax credit for contributions and government matching contributions. Support H.R. 1594, the Wage Grade Parity Act, which would provide wage grade employees the same raise as General Schedule employees. Support H.R. 1022 / S. 362, the Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act of 2017, which would provide federal employees with 6 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth or adoption of a child. Support H.R. 3269, the Federal Employee Pension Fairness Act of 2017, which would repeal recent increases in retirement contributions for new hires into the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Support H.R. 4694, the Federal Employee Retroactive Pay Fairness Act, and S. 2274, the Federal Employee Fair Treatment Act of 2017, which would ensure federal employees furlough as a result of a lapse in appropriations would receive full back pay for the time forced off the job. Oppose H.R.3200, the Taxpayer Funded Pension Disclosure Act. Support H.R. 6275, the Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act of 2018, which would provide federal employees with 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption or foster placement of a child. Support H.R. 5389,the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, which would allow federal employees with temporary status employment to credit that employment towards retirement, with an appropriate deposit. Support including a federal employee pay raise in the Financial Services and General Government appropriations bill, included as part of H.R. 6147. Support H.R. 6275, the Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act of 2018, which would provide federal employees with 12 weeks of paid leave in connection with the birth or adoption of a child. Support H.R. 7165, the Equal COLA Act of 2018, which would revise the formula used to calculate the cost-of-living adjustment for annuities paid under the Federal Employees Retirement System to conform with cost-of-living adjustments to Social Security benefits and the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS). Support H.R. 5765, the Reducing the Effects of the Cyberattack on OPM Victims Emergency Response (RECOVER) Act, which would extend the availability of identity protection for individuals whose personal information was compromised during recent data breaches at the Office of Personnel Management (OPM).
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2018 · third_quarter · Q3
Support H.R. 1205/S. 915 the Social Security Fairness Act of 2017, which would repeal both the Government Pension Offset (GPO) and the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP). Support H.R. 1251, the CPI-E Act of 2017, which would require Social Security and many federal retirement programs, including federal civilian retirement annuities, to use the Consumer Price Index for the Elderly (CPI-E) to calculate cost-of-living adjustments for those retirement benefits. Oppose H.R. 3200, the Taxpayer-Funded Pension Disclosure Act, which would make available through the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) personal pension information of retired federal employees, including full name, last place of employment, monthly annuity amount, their most recent position and retirement date.
Support H.R. 4775/S.2295, the Federal Adjustment of Income Rates (FAIR) Act, which would provide a 3.0 percent increase in rates of basic pay for federal employees in 2019. Oppose H.R. 396, the "Tax Accountability" Act of 2017, which would mandate that no individual with an unpaid tax liability can be eligible for federal employment, and which would require agencies to review employee's tax liability. Support H.R. 20, The Government By the People Act of 2017, which would reform campaign finance laws to put small donors on par with wealthier donors. Would provide a tax credit for contributions and government matching contributions. Support H.R. 1594, the Wage Grade Parity Act, which would provide wage grade employees the same raise as General Schedule employees. Support H.R. 1022, the Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act of 2017, which would provide federal employees with 6 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth or adoption of a child. Support H.R. 3269, the Federal Employee Pension Fairness Act of 2017, which would repeal recent increases in retirement contributions for new hires into the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Support H.R. 4694, the Federal Employee Retroactive Pay Fairness Act, and S. 2274, the Federal Employee Fair Treatment Act of 2017, which would ensure federal employees furlough as a result of a lapse in appropriations would receive full back pay for the time forced off the job. Oppose H.R.3200, the Taxpayer Funded Pension Disclosure Act. Support H.R. 6275, the Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act of 2018, which would provide federal employees with 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption or foster placement of a child. Support H.R. 5389,the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, which would allow federal employees with temporary status employment to credit that employment towards retirement, with an appropriate deposit. Support including a federal employee pay raise in the Financial Services and General Government appropriations bill, included as part of H.R. 6147.
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2018 · second_quarter · Q2
Support H.R. 2929, the Federal Employee Combat Zone Tax Parity Act, which would extend the tax credit available to military personnel who serve in combat zones to civilian federal employees who serve in combat zones.
Oppose cuts to Medicare and long-term services and supports under Medicaid. Oppose requirement that postal or federal retirees enroll in Medicare as a condition of continuing to receive earned retiree health benefits. Support reforms to lower the price of prescription drugs.
Support H.R. 1205/S. 915 the Social Security Fairness Act of 2017, which would repeal both the Government Pension Offset (GPO) and the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP). Support H.R. 1251, the CPI-E Act of 2017, which would require Social Security and many federal retirement programs, including federal civilian retirement annuities, to use the Consumer Price Index for the Elderly (CPI-E) to calculate cost-of-living adjustments for those retirement benefits. Oppose H.R. 3200, the Taxpayer-Funded Pension Disclosure Act, which would make available through the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) personal pension information of retired federal employees, including full name, last place of employment, monthly annuity amount, their most recent position and retirement date.
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2018 · first_quarter · Q1
Oppose H.R. 756, the Postal Service Reform Act of 2017, due to its requirement that postal retirees enroll in Medicare Part B in order to continue receiving their current, earned federal health insurance coverage. Oppose S. 2629. the Postal Service Reform Act of 2018, due to its requirement that postal retirees enroll in Medicare Part B in order to continue receiving their current, earned federal health insurance coverage. Support H. Res. 15, which expresses the sense of the House that the U.S. Postal Service should maintain six-day delivery. Support H. Res. 31, which expresses the sense of the House that the U.S. Postal Service should restore service standards as of July 1, 2012. Support H. Res. 28, which expresses the sense of the House that the U.S. Postal Service should continue to-the-door delivery for businesses and residential customers.
Support H.R. 4775/S.2295, the Federal Adjustment of Income Rates (FAIR) Act, which would provide a 3.0 percent increase in rates of basic pay for federal employees in 2019. Oppose H.R. 396, the "Tax Accountability" Act of 2017, which would mandate that no individual with an unpaid tax liability can be eligible for federal employment, and which would require agencies to review employee's tax liability. Support H.R. 20, The Government By the People Act of 2017, which would reform campaign finance laws to put small donors on par with wealthier donors. Would provide a tax credit for contributions and government matching contributions. Support H.R. 1594, the Wage Grade Parity Act, which would provide wage grade employees the same raise as General Schedule employees. Support H.R. 1022, the Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act of 2017, which would provide federal employees with 6 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth or adoption of a child. Support H.R. 3269, the Federal Employee Pension Fairness Act of 2017, which would repeal recent increases in retirement contributions for new hires into the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Support H.R. 4694, the Federal Employee Retroactive Pay Fairness Act, and S. 2274, the Federal Employee Fair Treatment Act of 2017, which would ensure federal employees furlough as a result of a lapse in appropriations would receive full back pay for the time forced off the job. Oppose H.R.3200, the Taxpayer Funded Pension Disclosure Act.
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2017 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Support H.R. 757/S.255, the Federal Adjustment of Income Rates (FAIR) Act, which would provide a 2.0 percent pay raise for federal employees and a 1.2 percent increase in locality pay in 2018. Oppose H.R. 396, the "Tax Accountability" Act of 2017, which would mandate that no individual with an unpaid tax liability can be eligible for federal employment, and which would require agencies to review employee's tax liability. Support H.R. 20, The Government By the People Act of 2017, which would reform campaign finance laws to put small donors on par with wealthier donors. Would provide a tax credit for contributions and government matching contributions. Support H.R. 1594, the Wage Grade Parity Act, which would provide wage grade employees the same raise as General Schedule employees. Support H.R. 873 / S. 873, the TSP Modernization Act, which would allow for expanded and more flexible withdrawal options from Thrift Savings Plan accounts. Support H.R. 1022, the Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act of 2017, which would provide federal employees with 6 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth or adoption of a child. Support H.R. 3269, the Federal Employee Pension Fairness Act of 2017, which would repeal recent increases in retirement contributions for new hires into the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Support H.R. 4694, the Federal Employee Retroactive Pay Fairness Act, and S. 2274, the Federal Employee Fair Treatment Act of 2017, which would ensure federal employees furlough as a result of a lapse in appropriations would receive full back pay for the time forced off the job.
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2017 · third_quarter · Q3
Support H.R. 757/S.255, the Federal Adjustment of Income Rates (FAIR) Act, which would provide a 2.0 percent pay raise for federal employees and a 1.2 percent increase in locality pay in 2018. Oppose H.R. 396, the "Tax Accountability" Act of 2017, which would mandate that no individual with an unpaid tax liability can be eligible for federal employment, and which would require agencies to review employee's tax liability. Support H.R. 20, The Government By the People Act of 2017, which would reform campaign finance laws to put small donors on par with wealthier donors. Would provide a tax credit for contributions and government matching contributions. Support H.R. 1594, the Wage Grade Parity Act, which would provide wage grade employees the same raise as General Schedule employees. Support H.R. 873 / S. 873, the TSP Modernization Act, which would allow for expanded and more flexible withdrawal options from Thrift Savings Plan accounts. Support H.R. 1022, the Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act of 2017, which would provide federal employees with 6 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth or adoption of a child. Support H.R. 3269, the Federal Employee Pension Fairness Act of 2017, which would repeal recent increases in retirement contributions for new hires into the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS).
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2017 · second_quarter · Q2
Support H.R. 1291, the Washington, DC Admission Act, to provide for the admission of the State of Washington, DC into the Union.
Oppose cuts to Medicare and long-term services and supports under Medicaid. Oppose requirement that postal or federal retirees enroll in Medicare as a condition of continuing to receive earned retiree health benefits. Support reforms to lower the price of prescription drugs.
Support adequate federal funding for federal agencies to do the jobs tasked by Congress. Oppose across-the-board cuts to federal pay and benefits.
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2017 · first_quarter · Q1
Support H.R. 1205, the Social Security Fairness Act of 2017, which would repeal both the Government Pension Offset (GPO) and the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP). Support the CPI-E Act of 2017, which would require Social Security and many federal retirement programs, including federal civilian retirement annuities, to use the Consumer Price Index for the Elderly (CPI-E) to calculate cost-of-living adjustments for those retirement benefits.
Oppose H.R. 756, the Postal Service Reform Act of 2017, due to its requirement that postal retirees enroll in Medicare Part B in order to continue receiving their current, earned federal health insurance coverage. Support H. Res. 15, which expresses the sense of the House that the U.S. Postal Service should maintain six-day delivery. Support H. Res. 31, which expresses the sense of the House that the U.S. Postal Service should restore service standards as of July 1, 2012. Support H. Res. 28, which expresses the sense of the House that the U.S. Postal Service should continue to-the-door delivery for businesses and residential customers.
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2016 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Support H. Res. 12, in support of six-day delivery. Support H. Res. 28, in support of to-the-door delivery. Support H. Res. 54, in support of maintaining service standards. Support H.R. 784, the Protect Overnight Delivery Act. Support S. 1742, the Rural Postal Act of 2015. The bill would return service standards to July 2012 standards, preserves six-day delivery, and would put a two-year moratorium on plant closures. Oppose provisions of S. 2051, The Improving Postal Operations, Service and Transparency Act (iPost) of 2015, (i) to require postal employees to enroll in Medicare in order to continue to receive their current federal health insurance coverage and (ii) to cut workers' compensation benefits for injured federal employees. Oppose provisions of discussion draft of Postal Reform legislation that would require postal retirees and family members to enroll in medicare or lose their retiree health benefits. Oppose H.R. 5714 due to provisions requiring postal retirees to enroll in Medicare or lose their earned retiree health benefits.
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2016 · third_quarter · Q3
Support administrative action or legislation to prevent a disproportionate increase in Medicare Part B premiums for about 30 percent of beneficiaries, including hundreds of thousands of federal retirees. Support H.R. 3696, the Medicare Premium Fairness Act of 2015 & S. 2148, the Protecting Medicare Beneficiaries Act of 2015. Both bills would keep Medicare Part B premiums and deductibles at 2015 levels for all beneficiaries in 2016. Support H.R. 1314 for its provisions to lower 2016 Medicare Part B premiums for those individuals not held harmless from an increase.
Oppose H. Con. Res. 27, which assumed a total of $318 billion in budget "savings" from the federal workforce. Oppose S. Con Res. 11, which assumed $170 billion in budget "savings" from the federal workforce. Support H.R. 1314, the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015, for its provisions to offset sequestration caps for annual discretionary spending / government funding, without including mandatory spending cuts affecting federal employees and retirees. Also support Medicare Part B premium provision (detailed in that issue area description). Oppose H. Con. Res. 125, which assumes massive budget cuts from the federal workforce.
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2016 · second_quarter · Q2
Support H.R. 317, the New Columbia Admissions Act, which would make the District of Columbia a state.
Support administrative action or legislation to prevent a disproportionate increase in Medicare Part B premiums for about 30 percent of beneficiaries, including hundreds of thousands of federal retirees. Support H.R. 3696, the Medicare Premium Fairness Act of 2015 & S. 2148, the Protecting Medicare Beneficiaries Act of 2015. Both bills would keep Medicare Part B premiums and deductibles at 2015 levels for all beneficiaries in 2016. Support H.R. 1314 for its provisions to lower 2016 Medicare Part B premiums for those individuals not held harmless from an increase.
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2016 · first_quarter · Q1
Support administrative action or legislation to prevent a disproportionate increase in Medicare Part B premiums for about 30 percent of beneficiaries, including hundreds of thousands of federal retirees. Support H.R. 3696, the Medicare Premium Fairness Act of 2015 & S. 2148, the Protecting Medicare Beneficiaries Act of 2015. Both bills would keep Medicare Part B premiums and deductibles at 2015 levels for all beneficiaries in 2016. Support H.R. 1314 for its provisions to lower 2016 Medicare Part B premiums for those individuals not held harmless from an increase.
Support H.R. 4585, The Federal Adjustment of Income Rates (FAIR) Act, which provides for a 3.98 percent pay raise for federal employees, along with a 1.4 percent average locality pay increase. Support S. 2699, The Federal Adjustment of Income Rates (FAIR) Act, which provides for a 5.3 percent pay raise for federal employees. Support H.R. 485, the Wage Grade Employee Parity Act, which provides the President with the authority to provide a pay raise for wage grade (or hourly) employees, whose raises must be authorized by Congress currently. The President currently has the authority with regard to pay raises for federal employees on the General Schedule. Support H.R. 785, the Federal Employee Pension Fairness Act, which would repeal laws passed in 2012 and 2013 that increased the Federal Employees Retirement System contributions for newly-hired federal employees. Support H.R. 313, the Wounded Warriors Federal Leave Act which entitles any federal employee who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rated at 30 percent or more, during the 12-month period beginning on the first day of employment, up to 104 hours of leave, without loss or reduction in pay, for purposes of undergoing medical treatment for the disability for which sick leave could regularly be used. Support S. 164, the Wounded Warriors Federal Leave Act which entitles any federal employee who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rated at 30 percent or more, during the 12-month period beginning on the first day of employment, up to 104 hours of leave, without loss or reduction in pay, for purposes of undergoing medical treatment for the disability for which sick leave could regularly be used. H.R. 138, the Access to Insurance for All Americans Act, which repeals the Affordable Care Act and establishes a national health program administered by the Office of Personnel Management to offer Federal Employees Health Benefits Program plans to individuals who are not federal employees or retirees. It creates separate risk pools for federal and non-federal participants. Support H.R. 532, the Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act of 2015, providing paid parental leave for federal employees. Support S. 2033, the Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act of 2015, providing paid parental leave for federal employees. Support H.R. 20, the Government By the People Act, which reforms campaign finance laws to put small donors to political campaigns on par with wealthier donors. It provides tax credits for campaign contributions and government matching contributions. Support H.R. 2175, the FEHBP Prescription Drug Oversight Act, which provides the Office of Personnel Management greater oversight authority over the prescription drug contracting and pricing methods of the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program. Support H.R. 2827, the Competitive Service Act, and S. 1580, the Competitive Service Act, which both would allow federal agencies to review and select job candidates from other federal agencies' "best qualified list" of applicants. Support H.R. 3029, the RECOVER Act, which requires the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to provide each individual whose personally identifiable information was compromised during data breaches of personnel records of federal employees in a network maintained by the Department of the Interior or in OPM systems containing federal employee background investigations with comprehensive identity protection coverage that is effective for the life of the individual and that includes not less than $5 million in identity theft insurance. Support S. 1746, the RECOVER Act, which requires the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to provide each individual whose personally identifiable information was compromised during data breaches of personnel records of federal employees in a network maintained by the Department of the Interior or in OPM systems containing federal employee background investigations with comprehensive identity protection coverage that is effective for the life of the individual and that includes not less than $5 million in identity theft insurance. Support S. 2035, the Federal Employee Fair Treatment Act, which would require federal employees furloughed or required to work due to a lapse in appropriations beginning on or after October 1, 2015, to be compensated after the lapse in appropriations ends. Employees required to work during the lapse in appropriations are permitted to use leave. The bill addresses a lapse in appropriations scheduled to occur if FY2016 appropriations legislation is not enacted prior to the beginning of the fiscal year on October 1, 2015. Oppose including a provision to reduce the rate of return on the Thrift Savings Plan G Fund in unrelated legislation, notably surface transportation spending authorization legislation. Support an extension to 10 years of identity restoration services and theft insurance provided to federal employees, retirees, spouses, and applicants effected by OPM security breaches. Support inclusion in appropriations bill. Support H.R. 3850, the Annuity Safety and Security Under Reasonable Enforcement (ASSURE) Act, which requires appropriate disclosures regarding "pension advance" schemes and caps the interest rates on these advances. Also creates a private right of action to allow individuals to enforce these laws in court. Support H.R. 1314, the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015, for its provisions to offset sequestration caps for annual discretionary spending / government funding, without including mandatory spending cuts affecting federal employees and retirees. Also support Medicare Part B premium provision (detailed in that issue area description).
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2015 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Support H.R. 304, The Federal Adjustment of Income Rates (FAIR) Act, which provides for a 3.8 percent pay raise for federal employees. Support S. 164, The Federal Adjustment of Income Rates (FAIR) Act, which provides for a 3.8 percent pay raise for federal employees. Support H.R. 485, the Wage Grade Employee Parity Act, which provides the President with the authority to provide a pay raise for wage grade (or hourly) employees, whose raises must be authorized by Congress currently. The President currently has the authority with regard to pay raises for federal employees on the General Schedule. Support H.R. 785, the Federal Employee Pension Fairness Act, which would repeal laws passed in 2012 and 2013 that increased the Federal Employees Retirement System contributions for newly-hired federal employees. Support H.R. 313, the Wounded Warriors Federal Leave Act which entitles any federal employee who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rated at 30 percent or more, during the 12-month period beginning on the first day of employment, up to 104 hours of leave, without loss or reduction in pay, for purposes of undergoing medical treatment for the disability for which sick leave could regularly be used. Support S. 164, the Wounded Warriors Federal Leave Act which entitles any federal employee who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rated at 30 percent or more, during the 12-month period beginning on the first day of employment, up to 104 hours of leave, without loss or reduction in pay, for purposes of undergoing medical treatment for the disability for which sick leave could regularly be used. H.R. 138, the Access to Insurance for All Americans Act, which repeals the Affordable Care Act and establishes a national health program administered by the Office of Personnel Management to offer Federal Employees Health Benefits Program plans to individuals who are not federal employees or retirees. It creates separate risk pools for federal and non-federal participants. Support H.R. 532, the Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act of 2015, providing paid parental leave for federal employees. Support S. 2033, the Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act of 2015, providing paid parental leave for federal employees. Support H.R. 20, the Government By the People Act, which reforms campaign finance laws to put small donors to political campaigns on par with wealthier donors. It provides tax credits for campaign contributions and government matching contributions. Support H.R. 2175, the FEHBP Prescription Drug Oversight Act, which provides the Office of Personnel Management greater oversight authority over the prescription drug contracting and pricing methods of the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program. Support H.R. 2827, the Competitive Service Act, and S. 1580, the Competitive Service Act, which both would allow federal agencies to review and select job candidates from other federal agencies' "best qualified list" of applicants. Support H.R. 3029, the RECOVER Act, which requires the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to provide each individual whose personally identifiable information was compromised during data breaches of personnel records of federal employees in a network maintained by the Department of the Interior or in OPM systems containing federal employee background investigations with comprehensive identity protection coverage that is effective for the life of the individual and that includes not less than $5 million in identity theft insurance. Support S. 1746, the RECOVER Act, which requires the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to provide each individual whose personally identifiable information was compromised during data breaches of personnel records of federal employees in a network maintained by the Department of the Interior or in OPM systems containing federal employee background investigations with comprehensive identity protection coverage that is effective for the life of the individual and that includes not less than $5 million in identity theft insurance. Support S. 2035, the Federal Employee Fair Treatment Act, which would require federal employees furloughed or required to work due to a lapse in appropriations beginning on or after October 1, 2015, to be compensated after the lapse in appropriations ends. Employees required to work during the lapse in appropriations are permitted to use leave. The bill addresses a lapse in appropriations scheduled to occur if FY2016 appropriations legislation is not enacted prior to the beginning of the fiscal year on October 1, 2015. Oppose including a provision to reduce the rate of return on the Thrift Savings Plan G Fund in unrelated legislation, notably surface transportation spending authorization legislation. Support an extension to 10 years of identity restoration services and theft insurance provided to federal employees, retirees, spouses, and applicants effected by OPM security breaches. Support inclusion in appropriations bill. Support H.R. 3850, the Annuity Safety and Security Under Reasonable Enforcement (ASSURE) Act, which requires appropriate disclosures regarding "pension advance" schemes and caps the interest rates on these advances. Also creates a private right of action to allow individuals to enforce these laws in court. Support H.R. 1314, the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015, for its provisions to offset sequestration caps for annual discretionary spending / government funding, without including mandatory spending cuts affecting federal employees and retirees. Also support Medicare Part B premium provision (detailed in that issue area description).
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2015 · third_quarter · Q3
Support H.R. 973, the Social Security Fairness Act of 2015, which repeals both the Government Pension Offset (GPO) and the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP). Support S. 1651, the Social Security Fairness Act of 2015, which repeals both the Government Pension Offset (GPO) and the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP).
Support H. Res. 12, in support of six-day delivery. Support H. Res. 28, in support of to-the-door delivery. Support H. Res. 54, in support of maintaining service standards. Support H.R. 784, the Protect Overnight Delivery Act. Support S. 1742, the Rural Postal Act of 2015. The bill would return service standards to July 2012 standards, preserves six-day delivery, and would put a two-year moratorium on plant closures. Oppose provisions of S. 2051, The Improving Postal Operations, Service and Transparency Act (iPost) of 2015, (i) to require postal employees to enroll in Medicare in order to continue to receive their current federal health insurance coverage and (ii) to cut workers' compensation benefits for injured federal employees.
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2015 · second_quarter · Q2
Oppose H. Con. Res. 27, which assumed a total of $318 billion in budget "savings" from the federal workforce. Oppose S. Con Res. 11, which assumed $170 billion in budget "savings" from the federal workforce.
Support H.R. 317, the New Columbia Admissions Act, which would make the District of Columbia a state.
Support H.R. 973, the Social Security Fairness Act of 2015, which repeals both the Government Pension Offset (GPO) and the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP). Support S. 1651, the Social Security Fairness Act of 2015, which repeals both the Government Pension Offset (GPO) and the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP).
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2015 · first_quarter · Q1
Support H. Res. 12, in support of six-day delivery. Support H. Res. 28, in support of to-the-door delivery. Support H. Res. 54, in support of maintaining service standards. Support H.R. 784, the Protect Overnight Delivery Act.
Oppose H. Con. Res. 27, which assumed a total of $318 billion in budget "savings" from the federal workforce. Oppose S. Con Res. 11, which assumed $170 billion in budget "savings" from the federal workforce.
Support H.R. 973, the Social Security Fairness Act of 2015, which repeals both the Government Pension Offset (GPO) and the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP).
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2014 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Oppose H. Con. Res. 96, Fiscal year 2015 Budget Resolution - assumes reduction of federal workforce by 10 percent and an increase in federal employee contributions toward retirement. Oppose amendment that would require cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) to be determined by the chained CPI. Support H. Con. Res. 34, S. Con. Res. 15, expressing opposition to an adoption of the Chained CPI for cost-of-living adjustments. Support adequately (and timely) funding the government. Support federal pay raise in annual appropriation bill.
Oppose H. Con. Res. 96, Fiscal year 2015 Budget Resolution - assumes reduction of federal workforce by 10 percent and an increase in federal employee contributions toward retirement. Support H.R. 26, Deferred Benefits Adjustment Act of 2013 Oppose H.R. 249, the Federal Employee Tax Accountability Act of 2013 Support H.R. 517, a bill to provide that four of the 12 weeks of parental leave available to a federal employee shall be paid leave. Support H.R. 1367, FEHBP Prescription Drug Integrity, Transparency, and Cost Savings Act. Oppose H.R. 1780, a bill that would remove federal employees from the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHBP), instead only allowing the provision of health benefits through state-based insurance exchanges. Support H.R. 1795, the Social Security Fairness Act of 2013, & S. 896, the Social Security Fairness Act of 2013. Both bills repeal both the Government Pension Offset (GPO) and the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP). Oppose H.R. 1541, the Common Sense in Compensation Act Oppose H.R. 1660, the Government Customer Service Improvement Act Oppose H.R. 2009, Keep the IRS Off Your Health Care Oppose H.R. 2565, the Stop Targeting Our Politics IRS Act Oppose H.R. 2579, the Government Employee Accountability Act Oppose H.R. 2711, the Citizen Empowerment Act Oppose H.R. 2879, the Stop Government Abuse Act Support H.R. 3201, Pay Our Military Act Support Federal Employee Retroactive Pay Fairness Act, S. 1567/H.R. 3223. Support H.Res. 388, in support of federal employees. Support H.R. 3310, the ASSURE Act, to protect federal retirees from predatory lending practices. Support H.R. 3744, the Federal Employee Pay Restoration Act. Support H.R. 4193, Smart Savings Act. Support S. 2117, the Smart Savings Act. Support H.R. 4202, the CPI-E Act of 2014 Support H.R. 4306 and S. 2397, the FAIR Act. Support amendment to H.R. 4435, the National Defense Authorization Act of 2015, to extend authority of agencies to rehire annuitants on a limited basis without a salary offset for their annuities. Support same amendment to S. 2410. Support H.R. 4621, Federal Employee Combat Zone Tax Parity Act Support H.R. 5338, the Federal Employee Pension Fairness Act.
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2014 · third_quarter · Q3
Oppose H. Con. Res. 96, Fiscal year 2015 Budget Resolution - assumes reduction of federal workforce by 10 percent and an increase in federal employee contributions toward retirementSupport H.R. 26, Deferred Benefits Adjustment Act of 2013 Oppose H.R. 249, the Federal Employee Tax Accountability Act of 2013 Support H.R. 517, a bill to provide that four of the 12 weeks of parental leave available to a federal employee shall be paid leave. Support H.R. 1367, FEHBP Prescription Drug Integrity, Transparency, and Cost Savings Act. Oppose H.R. 1780, a bill that would remove federal employees from the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHBP), instead only allowing the provision of health benefits through state-based insurance exchanges. Support H.R. 1795, the Social Security Fairness Act of 2013, & S. 896, the Social Security Fairness Act of 2013. Both bills repeal both the Government Pension Offset (GPO) and the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP). Oppose H.R. 1541, the Common Sense in Compensation Act Oppose H.R. 1660, the Government Customer Service Improvement Act Oppose H.R. 2009, Keep the IRS Off Your Health Care Oppose H.R. 2565, the Stop Targeting Our Politics IRS Act Oppose H.R. 2579, the Government Employee Accountability Act Oppose H.R. 2711, the Citizen Empowerment Act Oppose H.R. 2879, the Stop Government Abuse Act Support H.R. 3201, Pay Our Military Act Support Federal Employee Retroactive Pay Fairness Act, S. 1567/H.R. 3223. Support H.Res. 388, in support of federal employees. Support H.R. 3310, the ASSURE Act, to protect federal retirees from predatory lending practices. Support H.R. 3744, the Federal Employee Pay Restoration Act. Support H.R. 4193, Smart Savings Act. Support S. 2117, the Smart Savings Act. Support H.R. 4202, the CPI-E Act of 2014 Support H.R. 4306 and S. 2397, the FAIR Act. Support amendment to H.R. 4435, the National Defense Authorization Act of 2015, to extend authority of agencies to rehire annuitants on a limited basis without a salary offset for their annuities. Support same amendment to S. 2410. Support H.R. 4621, Federal Employee Combat Zone Tax Parity Act Support H.R. 5338, the Federal Employee Pension Fairness Act. Support issuance of regulations on phased retirement for federal employees
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2014 · second_quarter · Q2
Support H.R. 630, the Postal Service Protection Act.Support S. 316, the Postal Service Protection Act. Support H.R. 961, the United States Postal Service Stabilization Act of 2013 Oppose H.R. 2748, the Postal Reform Act of 2013 Oppose S. 1486, the Postal Reform Act of 2013. Support amendment to remove provisions related to Federal Employees Compensation Act revisions. Oppose draft bill representing the President's postal reform proposals. Oppose H.R. 4670.
Oppose H. Con. Res. 96, Fiscal year 2015 Budget Resolution - assumes reduction of federal workforce by 10 percent and an increase in federal employee contributions toward retirement. Oppose amendment that would require cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) to be determined by the chained CPI.Support H. Con. Res. 34, S. Con. Res. 15, expressing opposition to an adoption of the Chained CPI for cost-of-living adjustments.
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2014 · first_quarter · Q1
Support H.R. 630, the Postal Service Protection Act.Support S. 316, the Postal Service Protection Act. Support H.R. 961, the United States Postal Service Stabilization Act of 2013 Oppose H.R. 2748, the Postal Reform Act of 2013 Oppose S. 1486, the Postal Reform Act of 2013. Support amendment at committee to remove provisions related to Federal Employees Compensation Act revisions.
Oppose H. Con. Res. 25, Fiscal year 2014 Budget Resolution - assumes reduction of federal workforce by 10 percent and an increase in federal employee contributions toward retirementS. Con. Res. 8, Senate Budget Resolution Support H.R. 26, Deferred Benefits Adjustment Act of 2013 Oppose H.R. 249, the Federal Employee Tax Accountability Act of 2013 Support H.R. 517, a bill to provide that four of the 12 weeks of parental leave available to a federal employee shall be paid leave. Support H.R. 1367, FEHBP Prescription Drug Integrity, Transparency, and Cost Savings Act. Oppose H.R. 1780, a bill that would remove federal employees from the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHBP), instead only allowing the provision of health benefits through state-based insurance exchanges. Support H.R. 1795, the Social Security Fairness Act of 2013, & S. 896, the Social Security Fairness Act of 2013. Both bills repeal both the Government Pension Offset (GPO) and the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP). Oppose H.R. 1541, the Common Sense in Compensation Act Oppose H.R. 1660, the Government Customer Service Improvement Act Oppose H.R. 2009, Keep the IRS Off Your Health Care Oppose H.R. 2565, the Stop Targeting Our Politics IRS Act Oppose H.R. 2579, the Government Employee Accountability Act Oppose H.R. 2711, the Citizen Empowerment Act Oppose H.R. 2879, the Stop Government Abuse Act Support H.R. 3201, Pay Our Military Act Support Federal Employee Retroactive Pay Fairness Act, S. 1567/H.R. 3223. Support H.Res. 388, in support of federal employees. Support H.R. 3310, the ASSURE Act, to protect federal retirees from predatory lending practices. Support H.R. 3744, the Federal Employee Pay Restoration Act. Support H.R. 4193, Smart Savings Act. Support H.R. 4202, the CPI-E Act of 2014 Support H.ZR. 4306, FAIR Act.
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2013 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Oppose H. Con. Res. 25, Fiscal year 2014 Budget Resolution - assumes reduction of federal workforce by 10 percent and an increase in federal employee contributions toward retirement. Oppose amendment that would require cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) to be determined by the chained CPI.Support H. Con. Res. 34, S. Con. Res. 15, expressing opposition to an adoption of the Chained CPI for cost-of-living adjustments. Oppose continuation of pay freeze for federal employees. Oppose continuation of sequestration-level funding. S. Con. Res. 8 Oppose H.J. Res. 59, Continuing Appropriations Resolution 2014 (support Senate-amended versions to keep government operating, no strings attached) Support final version of H.R. 2775, ending the government shutdown by providing appropriations through January 15, 2014. Oppose provision of H.J. Res. 59 that increased retirement contributions for future federal employees.
Oppose H. Con. Res. 25, Fiscal year 2014 Budget Resolution - assumes reduction of federal workforce by 10 percent and an increase in federal employee contributions toward retirementS. Con. Res. 8, Senate Budget Resolution Support H.R. 26, Deferred Benefits Adjustment Act of 2013 Oppose H.R. 249, the Federal Employee Tax Accountability Act of 2013 Support H.R. 517, a bill to provide that four of the 12 weeks of parental leave available to a federal employee shall be paid leave. Support H.R. 1367, FEHBP Prescription Drug Integrity, Transparency, and Cost Savings Act. Oppose H.R. 1780, a bill that would remove federal employees from the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHBP), instead only allowing the provision of health benefits through state-based insurance exchanges. Support H.R. 1795, the Social Security Fairness Act of 2013, & S. 896, the Social Security Fairness Act of 2013. Both bills repeal both the Government Pension Offset (GPO) and the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP). Oppose H.R. 1541, the Common Sense in Compensation Act Oppose H.R. 1660, the Government Customer Service Improvement Act Oppose H.R. 2009, Keep the IRS Off Your Health Care Oppose H.R. 2565, the Stop Targeting Our Politics IRS Act Oppose H.R. 2579, the Government Employee Accountability Act Oppose H.R. 2711, the Citizen Empowerment Act Oppose H.R. 2879, the Stop Government Abuse Act Support H.R. 3201, Pay Our Military Act Oppose H.J. Res. 59, Continuing Appropriations Resolution 2014. Support Senate-amended versions to keep government operating, no strings attached. Oppose amended versions attempting to deprive legislative branch employees and executive branch political appointeees of an employer contribution for health benefits. Advocate for amendments to proposed rule by the Office of Personnel Management regarding health benefits for legislative branch employees to ensure health insurance coverage in retirement. Oppose proposals to separate executive branch employees (such as political appointees) from FEHBP. Support Federal Employee Retroactive Pay Fairness Act, S. 1567/H.R. 3223. Support final version of H.R. 2775, ending the government shutdown by providing appropriations through January 15, 2014. Support H.Res. 388, in support of federal employees. Support H.R. 3310, the ASSURE Act, to protect federal retirees from predatory lending practices. Support H.R. 3744, the Federal Employee Pay Restoration Act. Oppose provision of H.J. Res. 59 that increased retirement contributions for future federal employees.
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2013 · third_quarter · Q3
Oppose H. Con. Res. 25, Fiscal year 2014 Budget Resolution - assumes reduction of federal workforce by 10 percent and an increase in federal employee contributions toward retirementS. Con. Res. 8, Senate Budget Resolution Support H.R. 26, Deferred Benefits Adjustment Act of 2013 Oppose H.R. 249, the Federal Employee Tax Accountability Act of 2013 Support H.R. 517, a bill to provide that four of the 12 weeks of parental leave available to a federal employee shall be paid leave. Support H.R. 1367, FEHBP Prescription Drug Integrity, Transparency, and Cost Savings Act. Oppose H.R. 1780, a bill that would remove federal employees from the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHBP), instead only allowing the provision of health benefits through state-based insurance exchanges. Support H.R. 1795, the Social Security Fairness Act of 2013, & S. 896, the Social Security Fairness Act of 2013. Both bills repeal both the Government Pension Offset (GPO) and the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP). Oppose H.R. 1541, the Common Sense in Compensation Act Oppose H.R. 1660, the Government Customer Service Improvement Act Oppose H.R. 2009, Keep the IRS Off Your Health Care Oppose H.R. 2565, the Stop Targeting Our Politics IRS Act Oppose H.R. 2579, the Government Employee Accountability Act Oppose H.R. 2711, the Citizen Empowerment Act Oppose H.R. 2879, the Stop Government Abuse Act Support H.R. 3201, Pay Our Military Act Oppose H.J. Res. 59, Continuing Appropriations Resolution 2014. Support Senate-amended versions to keep government operating, no strings attached. Oppose amended versions attempting to deprive legislative branch employees of an employer contribution for health benefits. Advocate for amendments to proposed rule by the Office of Personnel Management regarding health benefits for legislative branch employees to ensure health insurance coverage in retirement. Oppose proposals to separate executive branch employees (such as political appointees) from FEHBP.
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2013 · second_quarter · Q2
Support H.R. 630, the Postal Service Protection Act.Support S. 316, the Postal Service Protection Act. Support H.R. 961, the United States Postal Service Stabilization Act of 2013
Oppose H. Con. Res. 25, Fiscal year 2014 Budget Resolution - assumes reduction of federal workforce by 10 percent and an increase in federal employee contributions toward retirement. Oppose amendment that would require cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) to be determined by the chained CPI.Support H. Con. Res. 34, S. Con. Res. 15, expressing opposition to an adoption of the Chained CPI for cost-of-living adjustments. Oppose continuation of pay freeze for federal employees. Oppose continuation of sequestration-level funding.
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2013 · first_quarter · Q1
Opposed H.R. 6726 (112th Congress), continuation of pay freeze (through the remainder of 2013) for federal employees Opposed H.R. 273, continuation of pay freeze (through the remainder of 2013) for federal employeesSupport H.R. 26, Deferred Benefits Adjustment Act of 2013 Oppose H.R. 249, the Federal Employee Tax Accountability Act of 2013 Support H.R. 517, a bill to provide that four of the 12 weeks of parental leave available to a federal employee shall be paid leave. Oppose H. Con. Res. 25, Fiscal year 2014 Budget Resolution - assumes reduction of federal workforce by 10 percent and an increase in federal employee contributions toward retirement Oppose federal pay freeze and continuation of sequestration represented in H.R. 933, Fiscal Year 2013 Continuing Appropriations Act - funds the federal government for the remainder of fiscal year 2013 (through September 30, 2013) at sequestration levels. Freezes federal pay for a third year (2013).
Oppose H. Con. Res. 25, Fiscal year 2014 Budget Resolution - assumes reduction of federal workforce by 10 percent and an increase in federal employee contributions toward retirement. Oppose amendment that would require cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) to be determined by the chained CPI.Oppose federal pay freeze and continuation of sequestration represented in H.R. 933, Fiscal Year 2013 Continuing Appropriations Act - funds the federal government for the remainder of fiscal year 2013 (through September 30, 2013) at sequestration levels. Freezes federal pay for a third year (2013).
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2012 · fourth_quarter · Q4
H. Con. Res. 34: FY2012 Concurrent Resolution on the Budget. H.R. 657: Federal Workforce Reduction Act of 2011: To reduce the number of civil service employees in the executive branch. (opposed) H.R. 828: Federal Employee Tax Accountability Act of 2011. To make an individual who has a seriously delinquent tax debt ineligible to be appointed, or to continue serving, as a federal employee. (opposed) H.R. 1332: Social Security Fairness Act of 2011: To amend title II of the Social Security Act to repeal the Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions. (supported) H.R. 1470: To amend title 5, United States Code, to extend the probationary period applicable to appointments in the civil service. (opposed) H.R. 1779: Federal Hiring Freeze Act of 2011: To reduce the number of civil service employees in the executive branch. (opposed) H.R. 2114: Reducing the Size of the Federal Government Through Attrition Act of 2011. (oppposed) H.R. 2465: Federal Workers' Compensation Modernization and Improvement Act of 2011. (supported) H.R. 3630: Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act of 2011. Opposed increases in employee contributions to the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) and to the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS); reduced annuities for newly-hired federal employees; elimination of FERS annuity supplement; extension of federal employee pay freeze. (opposed) S. 261: Federal Employees' Compensation Reform Act of 2011. Requires federal employees, including postal employees, who are receiving total or partial disability benefits under the Federal Employees Compensation Act (FECA) to convert to the federal retirement system when such employees reach retirement age as defined by the Social Security Act and are otherwise eligible for an annuity under the the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) or the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). (opposed) S. 644: Public-Private Employee Retirement Parity Act. Terminates defined benefit annuities under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) for new hires starting in 2013. (opposed) S. 1931: Temporary Tax Holiday and Government Reduction Act. Prohibits a head of a federal agency from hiring more than 1 employee for every 3 full-time employees who leave employment in such agency until OMB and OPM make a determination that the number of full-time federal employees is 10% less than the initial level determined by OMB and OPM. Extends the freeze on the pay of federal employees through 2015. (opposed) H.R. 3813, Securing Annuities for Federal Employees Act of 2012. Opposed increases in employee contributions to the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) and to the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS); reduced annuities for newly-hired federal employees; elimination of FERS annuity supplement. (opposed) Opposed provisions of S. 1789: 21st Century Postal Service Act of 2011 that would reduce federal workers' compensation benefits, changes to postal employee and retiree health benefits programs, and agency reporting of processing of federal retirement processing applications. H.R. 3835, to extend the pay limitation for members of Congress and federal employees (opposed) H. Con. Res. 112, Fiscal Year 2013 Concurrent Resolution on the Budget. (opposed) Opposed amendment to S. 1813 to offset costs of surface transportation funding with federal employee pay freeze. H.R. 4363, Federal Employee Phased Retirement Act (supported) H.R. 4152, Hatch Act Modernization Act (supported). S. 2170, Hatch Act Modernization Act of 2012 (supported). Opposed amendments to the Hatch Act further restricting the political activity of federal employees. H.R. 5652 - Sequester Replacement Reconciliation Act of 2012 (opposed) H.J. Res. 117, Continuing Appropriations Act H.R. 6684 - Spending Reduction Act of 2012 (opposed) H.R. 6726, federal employee pay freeze extension (opposed)
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2012 · third_quarter · Q3
H.R. 3630: Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act of 2011. (opposed) H.R. 5652 - Sequester Replacement Reconciliation Act of 2012 (opposed)
H. Con. Res. 34: FY2012 Concurrent Resolution on the Budget. H.R. 657: Federal Workforce Reduction Act of 2011: To reduce the number of civil service employees in the executive branch. (opposed) H.R. 828: Federal Employee Tax Accountability Act of 2011. To make an individual who has a seriously delinquent tax debt ineligible to be appointed, or to continue serving, as a federal employee. (opposed) H.R. 1332: Social Security Fairness Act of 2011: To amend title II of the Social Security Act to repeal the Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions. (supported) H.R. 1470: To amend title 5, United States Code, to extend the probationary period applicable to appointments in the civil service. (opposed) H.R. 1779: Federal Hiring Freeze Act of 2011: To reduce the number of civil service employees in the executive branch. (opposed) H.R. 2114: Reducing the Size of the Federal Government Through Attrition Act of 2011. (oppposed) H.R. 2465: Federal Workers' Compensation Modernization and Improvement Act of 2011. (supported) H.R. 3630: Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act of 2011. Opposed increases in employee contributions to the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) and to the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS); reduced annuities for newly-hired federal employees; elimination of FERS annuity supplement; extension of federal employee pay freeze. (opposed) S. 261: Federal Employees' Compensation Reform Act of 2011. Requires federal employees, including postal employees, who are receiving total or partial disability benefits under the Federal Employees Compensation Act (FECA) to convert to the federal retirement system when such employees reach retirement age as defined by the Social Security Act and are otherwise eligible for an annuity under the the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) or the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). (opposed) S. 644: Public-Private Employee Retirement Parity Act. Terminates defined benefit annuities under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) for new hires starting in 2013. (opposed) S. 1931: Temporary Tax Holiday and Government Reduction Act. Prohibits a head of a federal agency from hiring more than 1 employee for every 3 full-time employees who leave employment in such agency until OMB and OPM make a determination that the number of full-time federal employees is 10% less than the initial level determined by OMB and OPM. Extends the freeze on the pay of federal employees through 2015. (opposed) H.R. 3813, Securing Annuities for Federal Employees Act of 2012. Opposed increases in employee contributions to the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) and to the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS); reduced annuities for newly-hired federal employees; elimination of FERS annuity supplement. (opposed) Opposed provisions of S. 1789: 21st Century Postal Service Act of 2011 that would reduce federal workers' compensation benefits, changes to postal employee and retiree health benefits programs, and agency reporting of processing of federal retirement processing applications. H.R. 3835, to extend the pay limitation for members of Congress and federal employees (opposed) H. Con. Res. 112, Fiscal Year 2013 Concurrent Resolution on the Budget. (opposed) Opposed amendment to S. 1813 to offset costs of surface transportation funding with federal employee pay freeze. H.R. 4363, Federal Employee Phased Retirement Act (supported) H.R. 4152, Hatch Act Modernization Act (supported). S. 2170, Hatch Act Modernization Act of 2012 (supported). Opposed amendments to the Hatch Act further restricting the political activity of federal employees. H.R. 5652 - Sequester Replacement Reconciliation Act of 2012 (opposed) H.J. Res. 117, Continuing Appropriations Act
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2012 · second_quarter · Q2
H. Con. Res. 34: FY2012 Concurrent Resolution on the Budget. H. Con. Res. 112, Fiscal Year 2013 Concurrent Resolution on the Budget. (opposed) H.R. 5652 - Sequester Replacement Reconciliation Act of 2012 (opposed)
H.R. 1351: USPS Pension Obligation Recalculation and Restoration Act of 2011. H.R. 2017: Continuing Appropriations Act, 2012. H.R. 2309: Postal Reform Act of 2011. S. 353: U.S. Postal Service Improvements Act of 2011. S. 1010: Postal Operations Sustainment and Transformation Act of 2011. S. 1789: 21st Century Postal Service Act of 2011.
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2012 · first_quarter · Q1
H.R. 3630: Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act of 2011. S. 1931: Temporary Tax Holiday and Government Reduction Act. Prohibits a head of a federal agency from hiring more than 1 employee for every 3 full-time employees who leave employment in such agency until OMB and OPM make a determination that the number of full-time federal employees is 10% less than the initial level determined by OMB and OPM. Extends the freeze on the pay of federal employees through 2015. H.R. 3765: Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act of 2011.
H. Con. Res. 112: FY 2013 Concurring Resolution on the Budget H. Con. Res. 34: FY2012 Concurrent Resolution on the Budget. H.R. 657: Federal Workforce Reduction Act of 2011: To reduce the number of civil service employees in the executive branch. H.R. 828: Federal Employee Tax Accountability Act of 2011. To make an individual who has a seriously delinquent tax debt ineligible to be appointed, or to continue serving, as a federal employee. H.R. 1332: Social Security Fairness Act of 2011: To amend title II of the Social Security Act to repeal the Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions. H.R. 1470: To amend title 5, United States Code, to extend the probationary period applicable to appointments in the civil service. H.R. 1779: Federal Hiring Freeze Act of 2011: To reduce the number of civil service employees in the executive branch. H.R. 2114: Reducing the Size of the Federal Government Through Attrition Act of 2011. H.R. 2465: Federal Workers' Compensation Modernization and Improvement Act of 2011. H.R. 3630: Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act of 2011. Opposed changes to federal retirement programs. Supported amendments to provide federal, state, and local government employees a reduction in payroll deductions or taxes equivalent to the Social Security payroll tax reduction provided in the legislation. S. 261: Federal Employees' Compensation Reform Act of 2011. Requires federal employees, including postal employees, who are receiving total or partial disability benefits under the Federal Employees Compensation Act (FECA) to convert to the federal retirement system when such employees reach retirement age as defined by the Social Security Act and are otherwise eligible for an annuity under the the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) or the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). S. 644: Public-Private Employee Retirement Parity Act. Terminates defined benefit annuities under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) for new hires starting in 2013. S. 1931: Temporary Tax Holiday and Government Reduction Act. Prohibits a head of a federal agency from hiring more than 1 employee for every 3 full-time employees who leave employment in such agency until OMB and OPM make a determination that the number of full-time federal employees is 10% less than the initial level determined by OMB and OPM. Extends the freeze on the pay of federal employees through 2015. S. 1789: 21st Century Postal Service Act of 2011. Opposed reductions to federal workers' compensation benefits. Supported amendments to strip those provisions from the bill. Supported amendments to prevent increased premiums or reduced benefits for Federal Employee Health Benefits Program (FEHBP) participants. Supported amendments to require reporting of federal retirement processing time and status of claims. H.R. 3813: Increases the employee contribution to the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) and to the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) for calendar years 2013, 2014, and 2015. Establishes new annuity computation rules (reducing annuities by 41 percent and increasing contributions by 3.2 percent of salary) for federal employees with less than five years of civilian service (as of December 31, 2012) creditable under FERS or any other federal employee retirement system. Eliminates the FERS annuity supplement for federal employees whose entitlement to an annuity is based on separation from service after December 31, 2012. H.R. 3835: To extend the pay limitation for Members of Congress and federal employees. (Opposed). S. 2065: Freezes federal employee pay scales through June 2014. Restricts government hiring for three years, allowing only tw hires for every three vacancies. President's FY 2013 Budget Proposal S. 2196. Requires Medicare enrollees to enroll in FEHBP.
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2011 · fourth_quarter · Q4
H. Con. Res. 34: FY2012 Concurrent Resolution on the Budget. H. J. Res. 1: Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States of America. H. J. Res. 2: Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States of America. S. 365: Budget Control Act of 2011. H.R. 2017: Continuing Appropriations Act, 2012. S. 1599: Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012 S.J. Res. 10: Joint resolution proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States. S.J. Res. 24: Joint resolution proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States. Amendments to S.1573, the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act of 2012, and H.R. 2055, Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2012, regarding changes to the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program.
Supported amendments to S. 1549, the American Jobs Act of 2011, to provide federal, state, and local government employees a reduction in payroll deductions or taxes equivalent to the Social Security payroll tax reduction provided in the legislation. S. 1931: Temporary Tax Holiday and Government Reduction Act. Prohibits a head of a federal agency from hiring more than 1 employee for every 3 full-time employees who leave employment in such agency until OMB and OPM make a determination that the number of full-time federal employees is 10% less than the initial level determined by OMB and OPM. Extends the freeze on the pay of federal employees through 2015. Supported amendments to S. 1660, the American Jobs Act of 2011, to provide federal, state, and local government employees a reduction in payroll deductions or taxes equivalent to the Social Security payroll tax reduction provided in the legislation. Supported amendments to S. 1944, the Middle Class Tax Cut Act of 2011, to provide federal, state, and local government employees a reduction in payroll deductions or taxes equivalent to the Social Security payroll tax reduction provided in the legislation. H.R. 3630: Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act of 2011. Increases the employee contribution to the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) and to the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) for calendar years 2013, 2014, and 2015. Establishes new annuity computation rules (reducing annuities by 41 percent and increasing contributions by 3.2 percent of salary) for federal employees with less than five years of civilian service (as of December 31, 2012) creditable under FERS or any other federal employee retirement system. Eliminates the FERS annuity supplement for federal employees whose entitlement to an annuity is based on separation from service after December 31, 2012. Amends the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 to extend through 2013 the cost of living freeze on the pay of federal employees, including Members of Congress and legislative branch employees. H.R. 3765: Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act of 2011.
Oppose cuts to earned federal retirement and health benefits via the budget reconciliation process, including by opposing H.Con.Res.14 and H.R.1 (with provisions included) Support bipartisan agreement on government funding.
Oppose cuts to earned federal retirement and health benefits via the budget reconciliation process, including by opposing H.Con.Res.14 and H.R.1. Support the Equal COLA Act, H.R.491/S.624, to provide full cost-of-living adjustments (matching the change in the consumer price index) for federal retirees covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS).
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE
Oppose cuts to earned federal retirement and health benefits via the budget reconciliation process, including by opposing H.Con.Res.14. Support bipartisan agreement on government funding.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE
Support the DRUG Act, H.R. 6283, to reform pharmacy benefit manager practices to help lower drug costs under FEHB.
Support improved integration between Medicare and the Federal Employees Health Benefits and Postal Employees Health Benefits programs, while maintaining choice regarding Part B enrollment for federal and postal annuitants.
Support improved integration between Medicare and the Federal Employees Health Benefits and Postal Employees Health Benefits programs, while maintaining choice regarding Part B enrollment for federal and postal annuitants. Support implementation of the Postal Service Health Benefits program in such a way as to limit disruptions to coverage for federal and postal employees and annuitants and their family members. Provide comment on proposed rule re: the Postal Service Health Benefits Program urging preservation of existing plan prescription drug benefits as an option for Medicare-eligible annuitants, choice of Part B enrollment for certain survivor annuitants, and equal or greater drug coverage under Part D add-on plans.
Support inclusion of language in administration budget proposal for fiscal year 2024 to protect federal retirement and health benefits, honor commitments to current and retired civil servants. Support adequate funding for the Office of Personnel Management's Retirement Services division, and modernization of operations. Support a 4.5 percent average, market rate federal pay increase for federal employees, at parity with the military pay raise, for calendar year 2025. Support lifting the debt limit to prevent a default on the U.S. government's financial obligations, including to federal employees and annuitants. Oppose policy rider language to House Financial Services and General Government appropriations bill which would prohibit TSP participants from investing in any mutual fund using environmental, social, and governance criteria as a basis for investment decisions. Support extension of government funding to avoid a lapse in appropriations and consequent government shutdown. Oppose amendment to House Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill to defund implementation of proposed rule. Oppose the creation of a fiscal commission, per H.R. 5779/S.3262. Support passage of full-year appropriations bills / oppose government shutdowns.
Support H.R. 82/S.597, the Social Security Fairness Act, which would repeal the windfall elimination provision (WEP) and the government pension offset (GPO). Support a markup by the House Committee on Ways and Means. Support H.R. 716: The Fair COLA for Seniors Act, which would require Social Security and federal retirement programs to use the Consumer Price Index for the Elderly (CPI-E) to calculate cost-of-living adjustments(COLAs) to retirement benefits. Support the Public Servants' Protection and Fairness Act, H.R. 4260, to provide relief to individuals penalized by the windfall elimination provision. Support the Equal Protection of Public Servants Act, H.R. 5342, to provide relief to individuals penalized by the windfall elimination provision. Support the Social Security 2100 Act, H.R. 4583/S.2280, which would include repeal of WEP and GPO, extend the solvency of the Social Security Trust fund, improve COLAs, increase the average and minimum Social Security benefit, and more. Support H.R. 5995, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, to permit retirement credit for temporary employment.
Filing targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), President of the U.S., SENATE
Support inclusion of language in administration budget proposal for fiscal year 2024 to protect federal retirement and health benefits, honor commitments to current and retired civil servants. Support adequate funding for the Office of Personnel Management's Retirement Services division, and modernization of operations. Support a 4.5 percent average, market rate federal pay increase for federal employees, at parity with the military pay raise, for calendar year 2025. Support lifting the debt limit to prevent a default on the U.S. government's financial obligations, including to federal employees and annuitants. Oppose policy rider language to House Financial Services and General Government appropriations bill which would prohibit TSP participants from investing in any mutual fund using environmental, social, and governance criteria as a basis for investment decisions. Support extension of government funding to avoid a lapse in appropriations and consequent government shutdown. Oppose amendment to House Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill to defund implementation of proposed rule. Oppose the creation of a fiscal commission, per H.R. 5779/S.3262
Support adequate funding for the Office of Personnel Management's Retirement Services division, and modernization of operations. Support a 4.5 percent average, market rate federal pay increase for federal employees, at parity with the military pay raise, for calendar year 2025. Support the Equal COLA Act, H.R. 866/S.3194, to provide Federal Employees Retirement System annuitants a full cost-of-living adjustment, equal to the measured change in consumer prices. Support H.R. 1002/S. 399: Saving the Civil Service Act, which would prevent any position in the federal competitive service, created after September 30, 2020, from being reclassified into the excepted service, outside the protection of merit system rules without the express consent of Congress. The bill also requires the consent of an employee to be reclassified, mandates reporting of conversions to the Office of Personnel Management, and places caps on the number of employees converted to the excepted service via Schedule C. Support amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (FY25) to incorporate this bill language. Support proposed rule (including through formal comment submission) by the Office of Personnel Management titled "Upholding Civil Service Protections and Merit System Principles." Oppose amendment to House Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill to defund implementation of proposed rule. Support H.R.159/S.59: Chance to Compete Act of 2023, which would implement merit-based reforms to the civil service hiring system that replace degree-based hiring with skills- and competency based hiring. Support H.R. 1487: The Strengthening the Office of Personnel Management Act, which would codify several recommendations for OPM by the National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA), such as clarifying that OPM stands at the center of federal civilian human resource management and ensuring the director of OPM possesses human capital and leadership expertise. Support H.R.7127/S.3688: The Federal Adjustment of Income Rates(FAIR) Act, which would provide federal employees with a 7.4 percent average pay raise in 2025. Support H.R. 856/ S. 274: Comprehensive Paid Leave for Federal Employees Act, which would extend paid leave to federal and postal employees for all conditions covered by the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Urge OPM to reconsider how it implements its Do Not Pay (DNP) initiative by shifting the burden to federal annuitants to prove they are still alive. Oppose H.R. 3115/S.1496, the Public Service Reform Act, which would make all federal employees at-will and enable workers to be removed for good cause, bad cause, or no cause at all. The legislation would also abolish the Merit Systems Protection Board and limit removal appeals claims of whistleblower retaliation and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission complaints before the US Court of Appeals. Support H.R. 1301/S.640, the Federal Employees Civil Relief Act, which would protect federal workers and contractors from a variety of civil financial penalties during a lapse in appropriations or a breach of the debt ceiling. Support providing premium relied (via a tax credit, tax deduction, or otherwise) to Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program enrollees to cover premium costs above the amount quoted; request hearing to examine the reasons for substantial premium increases. Oppose amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act that would prohibit Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) investments in countries or securities of concern, as it would threaten to force the TSP to shutter the I Fund due to its limited investments in Hong Kong, which is now considered part of China. Provide comment on interim final rule re: the Postal Service Health Benefits Program, urging limitation on changes to coverage for federal and postal employees and retirees. Provide comment on proposed rule re: the Postal Service Health Benefits Program urging preservation of existing plan prescription drug benefits as an option for Medicare-eligible annuitants, choice of Part B enrollment for certain survivor annuitants, and equal or greater drug coverage under Part D add-on plans. Support H.R. 5883 / S. 3029:Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act of 2023, to improve death benefits for federal employees killed in the line of duty. Support provision to extend authority for agencies to rehire annuitants without salary offset (without OPM approval).
Support H.R. 82/S.597, the Social Security Fairness Act, which would repeal the windfall elimination provision (WEP) and the government pension offset (GPO). Support a markup by the House Committee on Ways and Means. Support H.R. 716: The Fair COLA for Seniors Act, which would require Social Security and federal retirement programs to use the Consumer Price Index for the Elderly (CPI-E) to calculate cost-of-living adjustments(COLAs) to retirement benefits. Support the Public Servants' Protection and Fairness Act, H.R. 4260, to provide relief to individuals penalized by the windfall elimination provision. Support the Equal Protection of Public Servants Act, H.R. 5342, to provide relief to individuals penalized by the windfall elimination provision. Support the Social Security 2100 Act, H.R. 4583/S.2280, which would include repeal of WEP and GPO, extend the solvency of the Social Security Trust fund, improve COLAs, increase the average and minimum Social Security benefit, and more. Support H.R. 5995, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, to permit retirement credit for temporary employment.
Filing targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), President of the U.S., SENATE
Support improved integration between Medicare and the Federal Employees Health Benefits and Postal Employees Health Benefits programs, while maintaining choice regarding Part B enrollment for federal and postal annuitants. Support implementation of the Postal Service Health Benefits program in such a way as to limit disruptions to coverage for federal and postal employees and annuitants and their family members. Provide comment on proposed rule re: the Postal Service Health Benefits Program urging preservation of existing plan prescription drug benefits as an option for Medicare-eligible annuitants, choice of Part B enrollment for certain survivor annuitants, and equal or greater drug coverage under Part D add-on plans.
Support improved integration between Medicare and the Federal Employees Health Benefits and Postal Employees Health Benefits programs, while maintaining choice regarding Part B enrollment for federal and postal annuitants.
Support inclusion of language in administration budget proposal for fiscal year 2024 to protect federal retirement and health benefits, honor commitments to current and retired civil servants. Support adequate funding for the Office of Personnel Management's Retirement Services division, and modernization of operations. Support a 4.5 percent average, market rate federal pay increase for federal employees, at parity with the military pay raise, for calendar year 2025. Support lifting the debt limit to prevent a default on the U.S. government's financial obligations, including to federal employees and annuitants. Oppose policy rider language to House Financial Services and General Government appropriations bill which would prohibit TSP participants from investing in any mutual fund using environmental, social, and governance criteria as a basis for investment decisions. Support extension of government funding to avoid a lapse in appropriations and consequent government shutdown. Oppose amendment to House Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill to defund implementation of proposed rule. . Oppose the creation of a fiscal commission, per H.R. 5779/S.3262
Support the DRUG Act, H.R. 6283, to reform pharmacy benefit manager practices to help lower drug costs under FEHB.
Support H.R. 82/S.597, the Social Security Fairness Act, which would repeal the windfall elimination provision (WEP) and the government pension offset (GPO). Support a markup by the House Committee on Ways and Means. Support H.R. 716: The Fair COLA for Seniors Act, which would require Social Security and federal retirement programs to use the Consumer Price Index for the Elderly (CPI-E) to calculate cost-of-living adjustments(COLAs) to retirement benefits. Support the Public Servants' Protection and Fairness Act, H.R. 4260, to provide relief to individuals penalized by the windfall elimination provision. Support the Equal Protection of Public Servants Act, H.R. 5342, to provide relief to individuals penalized by the windfall elimination provision. Support the Social Security 2100 Act, H.R. 4583/S.2280, which would include repeal of WEP and GPO, extend the solvency of the Social Security Trust fund, improve COLAs, increase the average and minimum Social Security benefit, and more. Support H.R. 5995, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, to permit retirement credit for temporary employment.
Filing targets: Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), President of the U.S., SENATE
Support inclusion of language in administration budget proposal for fiscal year 2024 to protect federal retirement and health benefits, honor commitments to current and retired civil servants. Support adequate funding for the Office of Personnel Management's Retirement Services division, and modernization of operations. Support a 5.2 percent average, market rate federal pay increase for federal employees, at parity with the military pay raise, for calendar year 2024. Support lifting the debt limit to prevent a default on the U.S. government's financial obligations, including to federal employees and annuitants. Oppose policy rider language to House Financial Services and General Government appropriations bill which would prohibit TSP participants from investing in any mutual fund using environmental, social, and governance criteria as a basis for investment decisions. Support extension of government funding to avoid a lapse in appropriations and consequent government shutdown. Oppose amendment to House Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill to defund implementation of proposed rule. Oppose the creation of a fiscal commission, per H.R. 5779/S.3262, and inclusion of such legislative language in fiscal year 2024 funding bills.
Support improved integration between Medicare and the Federal Employees Health Benefits and Postal Employees Health Benefits programs, while maintaining choice regarding Part B enrollment for federal and postal annuitants. Support implementation of the Postal Service Health Benefits program in such a way as to limit disruptions to coverage for federal and postal employees and annuitants and their family members.
Support H.R. 82/S.597, the Social Security Fairness Act, which would repeal the windfall elimination provision (WEP) and the government pension offset (GPO). Support a markup by the House Committee on Ways and Means. Support H.R. 716: The Fair COLA for Seniors Act, which would require Social Security and federal retirement programs to use the Consumer Price Index for the Elderly (CPI-E) to calculate cost-of-living adjustments(COLAs) to retirement benefits. Support the Public Servants' Protection and Fairness Act, H.R. 4260, to provide relief to individuals penalized by the windfall elimination provision. Support the Equal Protection of Public Servants Act, H.R. 5342, to provide relief to individuals penalized by the windfall elimination provision. Support the Social Security 2100 Act, H.R. 4583/S.2280, which would include repeal of WEP and GPO, extend the solvency of the Social Security Trust fund, improve COLAs, increase the average and minimum Social Security benefit, and more. Support H.R. 5995, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, to permit retirement credit for temporary employment.
Filing targets: Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), President of the U.S., SENATE
Support improved integration between Medicare and the Federal Employees Health Benefits and Postal Employees Health Benefits programs, while maintaining choice regarding Part B enrollment for federal and postal annuitants. Support implementation of the Postal Service Health Benefits program in such a way as to limit disruptions to coverage for federal and postal employees and annuitants and their family members.
Support H.R. 82/S.597, the Social Security Fairness Act, which would repeal the windfall elimination provision (WEP) and the government pension offset (GPO). Support H.R. 716: The Fair COLA for Seniors Act, which would require Social Security and federal retirement programs to use the Consumer Price Index for the Elderly (CPI-E) to calculate cost-of-living adjustments(COLAs) to retirement benefits. Support the Public Servants' Protection and Fairness Act, H.R. 4260, to provide relief to individuals penalized by the windfall elimination provision. Support the Equal Protection of Public Servants Act, H.R. 5342, to provide relief to individuals penalized by the windfall elimination provision. Support the Social Security 2100 Act, H.R. 4583/S.2280, which would include repeal of WEP and GPO, extend the solvency of the Social Security Trust fund, improve COLAs, increase the average and minimum Social Security benefit, and more. Support H.R. 5995, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, to permit retirement credit for temporary employment.
Support inclusion of language in administration budget proposal for fiscal year 2024 to protect federal retirement and health benefits, honor commitments to current and retired civil servants. Support adequate funding for the Office of Personnel Management's Retirement Services division, and modernization of operations. Support a 5.2 percent average, market rate federal pay increase for federal employees, at parity with the military pay raise, for calendar year 2024. Support the Equal COLA Act, H.R. 866, to provide Federal Employees Retirement System annuitants a full cost-of-living adjustment, equal to the measured change in consumer prices. Support H.R. 1002/S. 399: Saving the Civil Service Act, which would prevent any position in the federal competitive service, created after September 30, 2020, from being reclassified into the excepted service, outside the protection of merit system rules without the express consent of Congress. The bill also requires the consent of an employee to be reclassified, mandates reporting of conversions to the Office of Personnel Management, and places caps on the number of employees converted to the excepted service via Schedule C. Support amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act to incorporate this bill language. Support proposed rule (including through formal comment submission) by the Office of Personnel Management titled "Upholding Civil Service Protections and Merit System Principles." Oppose amendment to House Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill to defund implementation of proposed rule. Support H.R.159/S.59: Chance to Compete Act of 2023, which would implement merit-based reforms to the civil service hiring system that replace degree-based hiring with skills- and competency based hiring. Support H.R. 1487: The Strengthening the Office of Personnel Management Act, which would codify several recommendations for OPM by the National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA), such as clarifying that OPM stands at the center of federal civilian human resource management and ensuring the director of OPM possesses human capital and leadership expertise. Support H.R. 536/ S. 124: The Federal Adjustment of Income Rates(FAIR) Act, which would provide federal employees with an 8.7 percent average pay raise in 2024. Support H.R. 856/ S. 274: Comprehensive Paid Leave for Federal Employees Act, which would extend paid leave to federal and postal employees for all conditions covered by the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Urge OPM to reconsider how it implements its Do Not Pay (DNP) initiative by shifting the burden to federal annuitants to prove they are still alive. Oppose H.R. 3115/S.1496, the Public Service Reform Act, which would make all federal employees at-will and enable workers to be removed for good cause, bad cause, or no cause at all. The legislation would also abolish the Merit Systems Protection Board and limit removal appeals claims of whistleblower retaliation and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission complaints before the US Court of Appeals. Support H.R. 1301/S.640, the Federal Employees Civil Relief Act, which would protect federal workers and contractors from a variety of civil financial penalties during a lapse in appropriations or a breach of the debt ceiling. Support providing premium relied (via a tax credit, tax deduction, or otherwise) to Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program enrollees to cover premium costs above the amount quoted; request hearing to examine the reasons for substantial premium increases. Oppose amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act that would prohibit Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) investments in countries or securities of concern, as it would threaten to force the TSP to shutter the I Fund due to its limited investments in Hong Kong, which is now considered part of China. Provide comment on interim final rule re: the Postal Service Health Benefits Program, urging limitation on changes to coverage for federal and postal employees and retirees. Support H.R. 5883 / S. 3029:Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act of 2023, to improve death benefits for federal employees killed in the line of duty.
Support improved integration between Medicare and the Federal Employees Health Benefits and Postal Employees Health Benefits programs, while maintaining choice regarding Part B enrollment for federal and postal annuitants.
Filing targets: Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), President of the U.S., SENATE
Support improved integration between Medicare and the Federal Employees Health Benefits and Postal Employees Health Benefits programs, while maintaining choice regarding Part B enrollment for federal and postal annuitants. Support implementation of the Postal Service Health Benefits program in such a way as to limit disruptions to coverage for federal and postal employees and annuitants and their family members.
Support inclusion of language in administration budget proposal for fiscal year 2024 to protect federal retirement and health benefits, honor commitments to current and retired civil servants. Support adequate funding for the Office of Personnel Management's Retirement Services division, and modernization of operations. Support a 5.2 percent average, market rate federal pay increase for federal employees, at parity with the military pay raise, for calendar year 2024. Support lifting the debt limit to prevent a default on the U.S. government's financial obligations, including to federal employees and annuitants. Oppose policy rider language to House Financial Services and General Government appropriations bill which would prohibit TSP participants from investing in any mutual fund using environmental, social, and governance criteria as a basis for investment decisions. Support extension of government funding to avoid a lapse in appropriations and consequent government shutdown.
Support H.R. 82/S.597, the Social Security Fairness Act, which would repeal the windfall elimination provision (WEP) and the government pension offset (GPO). Support H.R. 716: The Fair COLA for Seniors Act, which would require Social Security and federal retirement programs to use the Consumer Price Index for the Elderly (CPI-E) to calculate cost-of-living adjustments(COLAs) to retirement benefits. Support the Public Servants' Protection and Fairness Act, H.R. 4260, to provide relief to individuals penalized by the windfall elimination provision. Support the Equal Protection of Public Servants Act, H.R. 5342, to provide relief to individuals penalized by the windfall elimination provision. Support the Social Security 2100 Act, H.R. 4583/S.2280, which would include repeal of WEP and GPO, extend the solvency of the Social Security Trust fund, improve COLAs, increase the average and minimum Social Security benefit, and more.
Support improved integration between Medicare and the Federal Employees Health Benefits and Postal Employees Health Benefits programs, while maintaining choice regarding Part B enrollment for federal and postal annuitants.
Filing targets: Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), President of the U.S., SENATE
Support improved integration between Medicare and the Federal Employees Health Benefits and Postal Employees Health Benefits programs, while maintaining choice regarding Part B enrollment for federal and postal annuitants. Support implementation of the Postal Service Health Benefits program in such a way as to limit disruptions to coverage for federal and postal employees and annuitants and their family members.
Support improved integration between Medicare and the Federal Employees Health Benefits and Postal Employees Health Benefits programs, while maintaining choice regarding Part B enrollment for federal and postal annuitants.
Support H.R. 82/S.597, the Social Security Fairness Act, which would repeal the windfall elimination provision (WEP) and the government pension offset (GPO). Support H.R. 716: The Fair COLA for Seniors Act, which would require Social Security and federal retirement programs to use the Consumer Price Index for the Elderly (CPI-E) to calculate cost-of-living adjustments(COLAs) to retirement benefits. Support reintroduction of the Public Servants' Protection and Fairness Act, to provide relief to individuals penalized by the windfall elimination provision. Support reintroduction of the Social Security 2100 Act, which would include repeal of WEP and GPO, extend the solvency of the Social Security Trust fund, improve COLAs, increase the average and minimum Social Security benefit, and more.
Filing targets: Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), President of the U.S., SENATE
Support H.R. 82/S.597, the Social Security Fairness Act, which would repeal the windfall elimination provision (WEP) and the government pension offset (GPO). Support H.R. 716: The Fair COLA for Seniors Act, which would require Social Security and federal retirement programs to use the Consumer Price Index for the Elderly (CPI-E) to calculate cost-of-living adjustments(COLAs) to retirement benefits.
Support improved integration between Medicare and the Federal Employees Health Benefits and Postal Employees Health Benefits programs, while maintaining choice regarding Part B enrollment for federal and postal annuitants.
Support inclusion of language in administration budget proposal for fiscal year 2024 to protect federal retirement and health benefits, honor commitments to current and retired civil servants. Support adequate funding for the Office of Personnel Management's Retirement Services division, and modernization of operations. Support a 5.2 percent average, market rate federal pay increase for federal employees, at parity with the military pay raise, for calendar year 2024. Support the Equal COLA Act, H.R. 866, to provide Federal Employees Retirement System annuitants a full cost-of-living adjustment, equal to the measured change in consumer prices. Support H.R. 1002/S. 399: Saving the Civil Service Act, which would prevent any position in the federal competitive service, created after September 30, 2020, from being reclassified into the excepted service, outside the protection of merit system rules without the express consent of Congress. The bill also requires the consent of an employee to be reclassified, mandates reporting of conversions to the Office of Personnel Management, and places caps on the number of employees converted to the excepted service via Schedule C. Support H.R.159/S.59: Chance to Compete Act of 2023, which would implement merit-based reforms to the civil service hiring system that replace degree-based hiring with skills- and competency based hiring. Support H.R. 1487: The Strengthening the Office of Personnel Management Act, which would codify several recommendations for OPM by the National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA), such as clarifying that OPM stands at the center of federal civilian human resource management and ensuring the director of OPM possesses human capital and leadership expertise. Support H.R. 536/ S. 124: The Federal Adjustment of Income Rates(FAIR) Act, which would provide federal employees with an 8.7 percent average pay raise in 2024. Support H.R. 856/ S. 274: Comprehensive Paid Leave for Federal Employees Act, which would extend paid leave to federal and postal employees for all conditions covered by the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Urge OPM to reconsider how it implements its Do Not Pay (DNP) initiative by shifting the burden to federal annuitants to prove they are still alive.
Filing targets: Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), President of the U.S., SENATE
Support H.R. 695/S. 145, the USPS Fairness Act, which would repeal the requirement that the U.S. Postal Service prefund 100 percent of its future health benefit liabilities for all current employees. Raise concerns with provisions of original versions of H.R. 3076/S. 1720 that could increase premiums for health insurance plans in the Federal Employees Health Benefits program. Support provisions of the bill providing choice to postal retirees as to whether to enroll in Medicare Part B (in the context of a bill requiring Medicare enrollment for employees). Support passage by House and Senate of amended version of H.R. 3076. Support USPS Shipping Equity Act, H.R. 3287, to allow USPS to ship alcoholic beverages.
Support H.R. 304/S.4221, the Equal COLA Act, to Federal Employees Retirement System Employees (FERS) retirees with the same annual cost-of-living adjustment to their annuity (as a percentage of the annuity) as is provided to Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) retirees. Support H.R. 302/S.4702, Preventing a Patronage System Act, which would prevent the executive branch from creating new classes of excepted service employees, which would not be subject to merit system rules. Support similar language included Senate Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill. Support inclusion of similar language in National Defense Authorization Act. Support H.Res. 131 / S. Res. 76, congratulating the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE) on the celebration of its 100th anniversary. Support H.R. 4268, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, which would allow federal employees who started their careers in temporary positions before transitioning into permanent roles to contribute towards their retirement for the years they held a temporary position. Support provision of the Build Back Better Act (as approved by the House Budget Committee) to require FEHB plans to take advantage of lower prescription drug prices to be negotiated by the Department of Health and Human Services. Support H.R. 6066, the Strengthening the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Act, which would clarify that OPM's mission, codify a requirement that the director of OPM have human capital expertise and is selected without regard to political affiliation, ensure the chief management officer is a career civil servant, and create a stakeholder advisory committee. Support H.R. 6104, Building the Next Generation of Public Servants Act, which would establish comprehensive Federal Internship and Fellowship Center within the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to administer, manage and promote all federal internship and fellowship programs; credit fellows and interns who meet qualifications with an additional five points in the competitive service examination; and more. Support S. 3487/H.R. 7376, the Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act, to increase death benefits for the families of federal employees killed in the line of duty. Support S. 3423/H.R.6967, the Chance to Compete Act, to improve competitive federal hiring processes. Support improvements to federal retirement annuity claims, processing of other annuity-related transactions and general customer service by OPM Retirement Services, including through support for report language in the FY2023 Financial Services and General Government appropriations bill. Support H.R. 6398/S.3518, the Federal Adjustment of Income Rates (FAIR) Act, to provide federal employees a 5.1 percent average pay increase for 2023. Support H.R.2499/S.1116, the Federal Firefighters Fairness Act, to create a presumption of workers' compensation eligibility for firefighters who suffer from specific conditions related to risks associated with firefighting. Support H.R. 521, the First Responder Fair RETIRE Act, to ensure federal first responders maintain eligibility for special retirement after a work-related disability that forces them to switch into a different retirement system. Support a partial refund option in lieu of premium increase for enrollees in the Federal Long-Term Care Insurance Program (FLTCIP).
Support inclusion of a 4.6 percent average pay increase for 2023 in President Biden's budget. Support providing, in the FSGG appropriations bill, OPM the authority to transfer funds into an OPM IT Modernization Working Capital Fund. Support the FAIR Act, H.R. 6398/S.3518, to provide federal employees an average pay increase of 5.1 percent in 2023. Support committee report language for FSGG appropriations to express concern and request additional transparency and oversight into OPM Retirement Service division customer service. Support language to prevent a return of Schedule F, an expansion of excepted service positions in the federal government.
Support H.R. 51/S. 51, the Washington D.C. Admissions Act, to provide statehood to most of the territory of the District of Columbia.
Support choice for federal and postal retirees regarding whether to enroll in Medicare Part B, and support incentives to increase enrollment in Medicare Part B. Support provisions of the Build Back Better Act to allow the Department of Health and Human Services to negotiate prescription drug prices.
Filing targets: Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, U.S. Postal Service (USPS)
Support H.R. 695/S. 145, the USPS Fairness Act, which would repeal the requirement that the U.S. Postal Service prefund 100 percent of its future health benefit liabilities for all current employees. Raise concerns with provisions of original versions of H.R. 3076/S. 1720 that could increase premiums for health insurance plans in the Federal Employees Health Benefits program. Support provisions of the bill providing choice to postal retirees as to whether to enroll in Medicare Part B (in the context of a bill requiring Medicare enrollment for employees). Support passage by House and Senate of amended version of H.R. 3076. Support USPS Shipping Equity Act, H.R. 3287, to allow USPS to ship alcoholic beverages.
Support H.R. 304/S.4221, the Equal COLA Act, to Federal Employees Retirement System Employees (FERS) retirees with the same annual cost-of-living adjustment to their annuity (as a percentage of the annuity) as is provided to Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) retirees. Support H.R. 82/S. 1302, the Social Security Fairness Act, which would repeal the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO). Support H.R. 2337, the Public Servants Protection and Fairness Act, which would reform the WEP by providing financial relief for current retirees, and provide a new, alternative calculation for future retirees. Support H.R. 4315, the Fair COLA for Seniors Act, to calculate cost-of-living adjustments to federal annuities, Social Security benefits and military retirement annuities based on the CPI-E, a price index measuring consumer spending habits of those age 62 and older. Oppose amendments to the Endless Frontiers Act that would restrict the ability of the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board to make decisions as fiduciaries in the best interests of plan participants. Support H.R. 4268, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, which would allow federal employees who started their careers in temporary positions before transitioning into permanent roles to contribute towards their retirement for the years they held a temporary position. Support H.R. 4788, the Wellbeing for Every Public Servant Act of 2021, to eliminate the windfall elimination provision (WEP) for individuals with a combined monthly benefit (Social Security benefit plus public sector pension) of $5,000 or less. Support H.R. 5723, Social Security 2011: A Sacred Trust, which would expand Social Security benefits, improve the solvency of the Social Security Trust fund, repeal the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO), and provide for numerous other changes to Social Security. Support H.R. 5834, the Equal Treatment of Public Servants Act of 2021, which would reform the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) by providing a monthly payment of $100 to current WEP-affected beneficiaries (age 62 or older before 2023) and $50 for an affected spouse or child. Creates a new formula to calculate benefits for future WEP-affected individuals (turning 62 in or after 2023). Support H.R. 2954, the Securing a Strong Retirement Act, due to provisions to increase the age for required minimum distributions and increase the catch-up contribution limit. Support mutual fund window proposed rule by the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board (FRTIB).
Support H.R. 304/S.4221, the Equal COLA Act, to Federal Employees Retirement System Employees (FERS) retirees with the same annual cost-of-living adjustment to their annuity (as a percentage of the annuity) as is provided to Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) retirees. Support H.R. 302/S.4702, Preventing a Patronage System Act, which would prevent the executive branch from creating new classes of excepted service employees, which would not be subject to merit system rules. Support similar language included Senate Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill. Support H.Res. 131 / S. Res. 76, congratulating the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE) on the celebration of its 100th anniversary. Support H.R. 4268, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, which would allow federal employees who started their careers in temporary positions before transitioning into permanent roles to contribute towards their retirement for the years they held a temporary position. Support provision of the Build Back Better Act (as approved by the House Budget Committee) to require FEHB plans to take advantage of lower prescription drug prices to be negotiated by the Department of Health and Human Services. Support H.R. 6066, the Strengthening the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Act, which would clarify that OPM's mission, codify a requirement that the director of OPM have human capital expertise and is selected without regard to political affiliation, ensure the chief management officer is a career civil servant, and create a stakeholder advisory committee. Support H.R. 6104, Building the Next Generation of Public Servants Act, which would establish comprehensive Federal Internship and Fellowship Center within the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to administer, manage and promote all federal internship and fellowship programs; credit fellows and interns who meet qualifications with an additional five points in the competitive service examination; and more. Support S. 3487/H.R. 7376, the Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act, to increase death benefits for the families of federal employees killed in the line of duty. Support S. 3423/H.R.6967, the Chance to Compete Act, to improve competitive federal hiring processes. Support improvements to federal retirement annuity claims, processing of other annuity-related transactions and general customer service by OPM Retirement Services, including through support for report language in the FY2023 Financial Services and General Government appropriations bill. Support H.R. 6398/S.3518, the Federal Adjustment of Income Rates (FAIR) Act, to provide federal employees a 5.1 percent average pay increase for 2023. Support H.R.2499/S.1116, the Federal Firefighters Fairness Act, to create a presumption of workers' compensation eligibility for firefighters who suffer from specific conditions related to risks associated with firefighting. Support H.R. 521, the First Responder Fair RETIRE Act, to ensure federal first responders maintain eligibility for special retirement after a work-related disability that forces them to switch into a different retirement system. Support a partial refund option in lieu of premium increase for enrollees in the Federal Long-Term Care Insurance Program (FLTCIP).
Support choice for federal and postal retirees regarding whether to enroll in Medicare Part B, and support incentives to increase enrollment in Medicare Part B. Support provisions of the Build Back Better Act to allow the Department of Health and Human Services to negotiate prescription drug prices.
Filing targets: Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, U.S. Postal Service (USPS)
Support inclusion of a 4.6 percent average pay increase for 2023 in President Biden's budget. Support providing, in the FSGG appropriations bill, OPM the authority to transfer funds into an OPM IT Modernization Working Capital Fund. Support the FAIR Act, H.R. 6398/S.3518, to provide federal employees an average pay increase of 5.1 percent in 2023. Support committee report language for FSGG appropriations to express concern and request additional transparency and oversight into OPM Retirement Service division customer service.
Support H.R. 51/S. 51, the Washington D.C. Admissions Act, to provide statehood to most of the territory of the District of Columbia.
Support choice for federal and postal retirees regarding whether to enroll in Medicare Part B, and support incentives to increase enrollment in Medicare Part B. Support provisions of the Build Back Better Act to allow the Department of Health and Human Services to negotiate prescription drug prices.
Support H.R. 304, the Equal COLA Act, to Federal Employees Retirement System Employees (FERS) retirees with the same annual cost-of-living adjustment to their annuity (as a percentage of the annuity) as is provided to Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) retirees. Support H.R. 302, Preventing a Patronage System Act, which would prevent the executive branch from creating new classes of excepted service employees, which would not be subject to merit system rules. Support H.Res. 131 / S. Res. 76, congratulating the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE) on the celebration of its 100th anniversary. Support H.R. 4268, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, which would allow federal employees who started their careers in temporary positions before transitioning into permanent roles to contribute towards their retirement for the years they held a temporary position. Support provision of the Build Back Better Act (as approved by the House Budget Committee) to require FEHB plans to take advantage of lower prescription drug prices to be negotiated by the Department of Health and Human Services. Support H.R. 6066, the Strengthening the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Act, which would clarify that OPM's mission, codify a requirement that the director of OPM have human capital expertise and is selected without regard to political affiliation, ensure the chief management officer is a career civil servant, and create a stakeholder advisory committee. Support H.R. 6104, Building the Next Generation of Public Servants Act, which would establish comprehensive Federal Internship and Fellowship Center within the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to administer, manage and promote all federal internship and fellowship programs; credit fellows and interns who meet qualifications with an additional five points in the competitive service examination; and more. Support S. 3487/H.R. 7376, the Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act, to increase death benefits for the families of federal employees killed in the line of duty. Support S. 3423/H.R.6967, the Chance to Compete Act, to improve competitive federal hiring processes. Support improvements to federal retirement annuity claims, processing of other annuity-related transactions and general customer service by OPM Retirement Services, including through support for report language in the FY2023 Financial Services and General Government appropriations bill. Support H.R. 6398/S.3518, the Federal Adjustment of Income Rates (FAIR) Act, to provide federal employees a 5.1 percent average pay increase for 2023. Support H.R.2499/S.1116, the Federal Firefighters Fairness Act, to create a presumption of workers' compensation eligibility for firefighters who suffer from specific conditions related to risks associated with firefighting. Support H.R> 521, the First Responder Fair RETIRE Act, to ensure federal first responders maintain eligibility for special retirement after a work-related disability that forces them to switch into a different retirement system.
Support H.R. 695/S. 145, the USPS Fairness Act, which would repeal the requirement that the U.S. Postal Service prefund 100 percent of its future health benefit liabilities for all current employees. Raise concerns with provisions of original versions of H.R. 3076/S. 1720 that could increase premiums for health insurance plans in the Federal Employees Health Benefits program. Support provisions of the bill providing choice to postal retirees as to whether to enroll in Medicare Part B (in the context of a bill requiring Medicare enrollment for employees). Support passage by House and Senate of amended version of H.R. 3076. Support USPS Shipping Equity Act, H.R. 3287, to allow USPS to ship alcoholic beverages.
Filing targets: Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, U.S. Postal Service (USPS)
Support H.R. 304, the Equal COLA Act, to Federal Employees Retirement System Employees (FERS) retirees with the same annual cost-of-living adjustment to their annuity (as a percentage of the annuity) as is provided to Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) retirees. Support H.R. 82/S. 1302, the Social Security Fairness Act, which would repeal the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO). Support H.R. 2337, the Public Servants Protection and Fairness Act, which would reform the WEP by providing financial relief for current retirees, and provide a new, alternative calculation for future retirees. Support re-introduction of the Fair COLA for Seniors Act, to calculate cost-of-living adjustments to federal annuities, Social Security benefits and military retirement annuities based on the CPI-E, a price index measuring consumer spending habits of those age 62 and older. Oppose amendments to the Endless Frontiers Act that would restrict the ability of the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board to make decisions as fiduciaries in the best interests of plan participants. Support H.R. 4268, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, which would allow federal employees who started their careers in temporary positions before transitioning into permanent roles to contribute towards their retirement for the years they held a temporary position. Support H.R. 4788, the Wellbeing for Every Public Servant Act of 2021, to eliminate the windfall elimination provision (WEP) for individuals with a combined monthly benefit (Social Security benefit plus public sector pension) of $5,000 or less. Support H.R. 5723, Social Security 2011: A Sacred Trust, which would expand Social Security benefits, improve the solvency of the Social Security Trust fund, repeal the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO), and provide for numerous other changes to Social Security. Support H.R. 5834, the Equal Treatment of Public Servants Act of 2021, which would reform the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) by providing a monthly payment of $100 to current WEP-affected beneficiaries (age 62 or older before 2023) and $50 for an affected spouse or child. Creates a new formula to calculate benefits for future WEP-affected individuals (turning 62 in or after 2023). Support H.R. 2954, the Securing a Strong Retirement Act, due to provisions to increase the age for required minimum distributions and increase the catch-up contribution limit. Support mutual fund window proposed rule by the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board (FRTIB).
Support inclusion of a 4.6 percent average pay increase for 2023 in President Biden's budget. Support providing, in the FSGG appropriations bill, OPM the authority to transfer funds into an OPM IT Modernization Working Capital Fund. Support the FAIR Act, H.R. 6398, to provide federal employees an average pay increase of 5.1 percent in 2023.
Support H.R. 304, the Equal COLA Act, to Federal Employees Retirement System Employees (FERS) retirees with the same annual cost-of-living adjustment to their annuity (as a percentage of the annuity) as is provided to Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) retirees. Support H.R. 302, Preventing a Patronage System Act, which would prevent the executive branch from creating new classes of excepted service employees, which would not be subject to merit system rules. Support H.R. 392/S.561, the Federal Adjustment of Income Rates Act, which would provide federal employees with a 3.2 percent average pay increase in 2022. Support including at least a 2.7 percent average pay increase (and as much as 3.2 percent) in the FY22 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill. Support H.Res. 131 / S. Res. 76, congratulating the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE) on the celebration of its 100th anniversary. Support H.R. 4268, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, which would allow federal employees who started their careers in temporary positions before transitioning into permanent roles to contribute towards their retirement for the years they held a temporary position. Support provision of the Build Back Better Act (as approved by the House Budget Committee) to require FEHB plans to take advantage of lower prescription drug prices to be negotiated by the Department of Health and Human Services. Support H.R. 6066, the Strengthening the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Act, which would clarify that OPM's mission, codify a requirement that the director of OPM have human capital expertise and is selected without regard to political affiliation, ensure the chief management officer is a career civil servant, and create a stakeholder advisory committee. Support H.R. 6104, Building the Next Generation of Public Servants Act, which would establish comprehensive Federal Internship and Fellowship Center within the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to administer, manage and promote all federal internship and fellowship programs; credit fellows and interns who meet qualifications with an additional five points in the competitive service examination; and more. Support S. 3487, the Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act, to increase death benefits for the families of federal employees killed in the line of duty. Support S. 3423, the Chance to Compete Act, to improve competitive federal hiring processes. Support improvements to federal retirement annuity claims, processing of other annuity-related transactions and general customer service by OPM Retirement Services.
Support choice for federal and postal retirees regarding whether to enroll in Medicare Part B, and support incentives to increase enrollment in Medicare Part B. Support provisions of the Build Back Better Act to allow the Department of Health and Human Services to negotiate prescription drug prices.
Filing targets: Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, U.S. Postal Service (USPS)
Support H.R. 695/S. 145, the USPS Fairness Act, which would repeal the requirement that the U.S. Postal Service prefund 100 percent of its future health benefit liabilities for all current employees. Raise concerns with provisions of H.R. 3076/S. 1720 that could increase premiums for health insurance plans in the Federal Employees Health Benefits program. Support provisions of the bill providing choice to postal retirees as to whether to enroll in Medicare Part B (in the context of a bill requiring Medicare enrollment for employees).
Support including at least a 2.7 percent average pay increase (and as much as 3.2 percent) in the FY22 Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) Appropriations bill. Support providing, in the FSGG appropriations bill, OPM the authority to transfer funds into an OPM IT Modernization Working Capital Fund.
Support H.R. 304, the Equal COLA Act, to Federal Employees Retirement System Employees (FERS) retirees with the same annual cost-of-living adjustment to their annuity (as a percentage of the annuity) as is provided to Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) retirees. Support H.R. 82/S. 1302, the Social Security Fairness Act, which would repeal the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO). Support H.R. 2337, the Public Servants Protection and Fairness Act, which would reform the WEP by providing financial relief for current retirees, and provide a new, alternative calculation for future retirees. Support re-introduction of the Fair COLA for Seniors Act, to calculate cost-of-living adjustments to federal annuities, Social Security benefits and military retirement annuities based on the CPI-E, a price index measuring consumer spending habits of those age 62 and older. Oppose amendments to the Endless Frontiers Act that would restrict the ability of the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board to make decisions as fiduciaries in the best interests of plan participants. Support H.R. 4268, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, which would allow federal employees who started their careers in temporary positions before transitioning into permanent roles to contribute towards their retirement for the years they held a temporary position. Support H.R. 4788, the Wellbeing for Every Public Servant Act of 2021, to eliminate the windfall elimination provision (WEP) for individuals with a combined monthly benefit (Social Security benefit plus public sector pension) of $5,000 or less. Support H.R. 5723, Social Security 2011: A Sacred Trust, which would expand Social Security benefits, improve the solvency of the Social Security Trust fund, repeal the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO), and provide for numerous other changes to Social Security. Support H.R. 5834, the Equal Treatment of Public Servants Act of 2021, which would reform the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) by providing a monthly payment of $100 to current WEP-affected beneficiaries (age 62 or older before 2023) and $50 for an affected spouse or child. Creates a new formula to calculate benefits for future WEP-affected individuals (turning 62 in or after 2023).
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, U.S. Postal Service (USPS)
Support choice for federal and postal retirees regarding whether to enroll in Medicare Part B, and support incentives to increase enrollment in Medicare Part B. Support provisions of the Build Back Better Act to allow the Department of Health and Human Services to negotiate prescription drug prices.
Support H.R. 695/S. 145, the USPS Fairness Act, which would repeal the requirement that the U.S. Postal Service prefund 100 percent of its future health benefit liabilities for all current employees. Raise concerns with provisions of H.R. 3076/S. 1720 that could increase premiums for health insurance plans in the Federal Employees Health Benefits program. Support provisions of the bill providing choice to postal retirees as to whether to enroll in Medicare Part B (in the context of a bill requiring Medicare enrollment for employees).
Support H.R. 304, the Equal COLA Act, to Federal Employees Retirement System Employees (FERS) retirees with the same annual cost-of-living adjustment to their annuity (as a percentage of the annuity) as is provided to Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) retirees. Support H.R. 302, Preventing a Patronage System Act, which would prevent the executive branch from creating new classes of excepted service employees, which would not be subject to merit system rules. Support H.R. 392/S.561, the Federal Adjustment of Income Rates Act, which would provide federal employees with a 3.2 percent average pay increase in 2022. Support including at least a 2.7 percent average pay increase (and as much as 3.2 percent) in the FY22 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill. Support H.Res. 131 / S. Res. 76, congratulating the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE) on the celebration of its 100th anniversary. Support H.R. 4268, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, which would allow federal employees who started their careers in temporary positions before transitioning into permanent roles to contribute towards their retirement for the years they held a temporary position. Support provision of the Build Back Better Act (as approved by the House Budget Committee) to require FEHB plans to take advantage of lower prescription drug prices to be negotiated by the Department of Health and Human Services.
Support including at least a 2.7 percent average pay increase (and as much as 3.2 percent) in the FY22 Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) Appropriations bill. Support providing, in the FSGG appropriations bill, OPM the authority to transfer funds into an OPM IT Modernization Working Capital Fund.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, U.S. Postal Service (USPS)
Support H.R. 304, the Equal COLA Act, to Federal Employees Retirement System Employees (FERS) retirees with the same annual cost-of-living adjustment to their annuity (as a percentage of the annuity) as is provided to Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) retirees. Support H.R. 302, Preventing a Patronage System Act, which would prevent the executive branch from creating new classes of excepted service employees, which would not be subject to merit system rules. Support H.R. 392/S.561, the Federal Adjustment of Income Rates Act, which would provide federal employees with a 3.2 percent average pay increase in 2022. Support including at least a 2.7 percent average pay increase (and as much as 3.2 percent) in the FY22 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill. Support H.Res. 131 / S. Res. 76, congratulating the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE) on the celebration of its 100th anniversary.
Support H.R. 51/S. 51, the Washington D.C. Admissions Act, to provide statehood to most of the territory of the District of Columbia.
Support H.R. 695/S. 145, the USPS Fairness Act, which would repeal the requirement that the U.S. Postal Service prefund 100 percent of its future health benefit liabilities for all current employees. Raise concerns with provisions of H.R. 3076/S. 1720 that could increase premiums for health insurance plans in the Federal Employees Health Benefits program. Support provisions of the bill providing choice to postal retirees as to whether to enroll in Medicare Part B (in the context of a bill requiring Medicare enrollment for employees).
Support including at least a 2.7 percent average pay increase (and as much as 3.2 percent) in the FY22 Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) Appropriations bill. Support providing, in the FSGG appropriations bill, OPM the authority to transfer funds into an OPM IT Modernization Working Capital Fund.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, U.S. Postal Service (USPS)
Support H.R. 51/S. 51, the Washington D.C. Admissions Act, to provide statehood to most of the territory of the District of Columbia.
Support H.R. 695/S. 145, the USPS Fairness Act, which would repeal the requirement that the U.S. Postal Service prefund 100 percent of its future health benefit liabilities for all current employees. Support provisions of draft postal reform bill providing choice to postal retirees as to whether to enroll in Medicare Part B (in the context of a bill requiring Medicare enrollment for employees). Raise concerns with provisions of an updated draft postal reform bill that could increase premiums for plans in the Federal Employees Health Benefits program.
Support equitable provision of economic impact payments to all retirees.
Support including at least a 2.7 percent average pay increase (and as much as 3.2 percent) in the FY22 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill.
Support provision of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to allow all 501(c) nonprofit organizations to be eligible for the Paycheck Protection Program.
Support provisions of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, H.R. 1319, to provide emergency sick and family leave to federal workers due to circumstances related to COVID-19. Support H.R. 304, the Equal COLA Act, to Federal Employees Retirement System Employees (FERS) retirees with the same annual cost-of-living adjustment to their annuity (as a percentage of the annuity) as is provided to Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) retirees. Support H.R. 302, Preventing a Patronage System Act, which would prevent the executive branch from creating new classes of excepted service employees, which would not be subject to merit system rules. Support H.R. 392, the Federal Adjustment of Income Rates Act, which would provide federal employees with a 3.2 percent average pay increase in 2022. Support including at least a 2.7 percent average pay increase (and as much as 3.2 percent) in the FY22 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill. Support H.Res. 131 / S. Res. 76, congratulating the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE) on the celebration of its 100th anniversary.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, U.S. Postal Service (USPS)
Support H. Res. 23, expressing the sense of the House that the United States Postal Service should take all appropriate measures to ensure the continuation of door delivery for all business and residential customers. Support H. Res. 33 / S. Res. 99, expressing the sense of the House that Congress should take all appropriate measures to ensure the United States Postal Service remains an establishment of the federal government and is not subject to privatization. Support H. Res. 54, expressing the sense of the House that the United States Postal Service should take all appropriate measures to ensure the continuation of its six-day mail delivery service. Support H. Res. 60, expressing the sense of the House that the United States Postal Service should take all appropriate measures to restore service standards in effect as of July 1, 2012. Oppose including in any postal reform bill a requirement that current postal retirees enroll in Medicare Part B as a condition of retaining their earned federal retiree health benefits. Support H.R. 2382 / S. 2965, to repeal the requirement that USPS prefund its future retiree health care costs. Support financial relief for the United States Postal Service (USPS), especially to compensate for revenue losses incurred in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic. Specifically, support provisions in the Heroes Act, H.R. 6800, to provide $25 billion in emergency funding to USPS. Support H.R. 6425, the Protect Our Postal Offices Act, to do the same. Support H.R. 8015, the Delivering for America Act, to maintain adequate postal service operations.
Support H.R. 141/S. 521, the Social Security Fairness Act, to repeal the Government Pension Offset (GPO) and the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP). Support modifications to H.R. 860 in provide equitable tax treatment between Social Security benefits and Civil Service Retirement System annuities, to extend the adoption of the CPI-E for cost-of-living adjustments to all federal retirement programs (not just Social Security), and to include reform or repeal of the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO). Support H.R. 1254, The Equal COLA Act, which would provide Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) retirees with the same annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) as Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) employees. Support H.R. 1553, the Fair COLAs for Seniors Act, to calculate cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) to federal civilian retirement benefits, military retirement benefits, and Social Security benefits using the CPI-E. Support H.R. 2478, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, which allows federal employees who started their careers in temporary positions before transitioning into permanent roles to retroactively contribute toward their retirement for the years they held a temporary position. Support H.R. 3934, the Equal Treatment of Public Servants Act of 2019, which would reform the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP). Support H.R. 4540, the Public Servants Protection and Fairness Act, which would reform the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP). Support providing equitable relief to federal retirees (without Social Security) in any proposal to increase Social Security benefits as part of economic stimulus legislation. Oppose H.R. 5018/H.R. 6614/S.2791, the Taxpayers and Savers Protection Act, which would limit the investment options of the Thrift Savings Plan's International (I) Fund. Oppose administration attempts to pressure the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board (FRTIB) to reverse its decision to expand I Fund investments. Support adequate vetting of new nominees to FRTIB, including referral to the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs and holding a hearing. Oppose language in draft Senate appropriations bill to restrict expansion of I Fund investments.
Oppose including in any postal reform bill a requirement that current postal retirees enroll in Medicare Part B as a condition of retaining their earned federal retiree health benefits. Support allowing current postal retirees to enroll in Medicare Part B without any late enrollment fees.
Support H.R. 588 / S. 72, the Federal Employees Civil Relief Act, which would temporarily suspend judicial and administrative proceedings and transactions that could adversely affect the rights of civilian federal workers during a government shutdown and the following 30 days. Support H.R.1073/S.426 the Federal Adjustment of Income Rates (FAIR) Act, to increase the rates of basic pay for federal civilian employees for calendar year 2020 by 3.6 percent. Support H.R. 1254, The Equal COLA Act, which would provide Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) retirees with the same annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) as Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) employees. Support H.R. 1534/S.1174, the Federal Employee Paid Leave Act, to provide that 12 weeks of family leave made available to a federal employee shall be paid leave. Support amendment to H.R. 2500, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2020, to incorporate the text of H.R. 1534 into the bill. Support a motion to instruct the Senate conferees on the NDAA to support inclusion of the House language. Support the final compromise, S. 1790, for its inclusion of language to provide 12 weeks of paid parental leave to federal workers in connection with the birth, adoption or foster placement of a new child. Support H.R. 2478, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, which allows federal employees who started their careers in temporary positions before transitioning into permanent roles to retroactively contribute toward their retirement for the years they held a temporary position. Oppose proposed reorganization of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). Support denying funds to carry out the reorganization (in the Financial Service and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2020 and for Fiscal Year 2021). Support amendment to H.R. 2500, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020, that would prevent reorganization. Support inclusion in the final NDAA (S. 1790) of compromise language preventing the elimination and reorganization of OPM at least until 180 days after the release of a report by the National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA) on challenges facing OPM and recommended solutions. Oppose proposals included in the administrations' FY2021 budget request to Congress that would cut earned federal retirement benefits. Support including at least a 3.0 percent average increase to federal pay rates in the FY21 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill. Support the Federal Adjustment of Income Rates (FAIR) Act, H.R. 5690/S.3231, to provide federal workers a 3.5 percent average pay raise in FY21. Support provisions of H.R. 6800, the Heroes Act, to do the following: - require FEHB plans to fully cover the cost of COVID-19 treatment, without any cost-sharing imposed on participants. - provide $10 billion in hazard premium pay for executive, legislative (excluding members of Congress and staff) and judicial branch employees working in public-facing positions or where both social distancing is not possible and preventative measures for COVID-19 exposure are unavailable at the worksite. - establish a presumption of eligibility for workers compensation for federal employees who are unable to work due to a COVID-19 infection and required to come into contact with patients, members of the public or coworkers. - extend provision of ten weeks of partially paid leave to federal workers unable to work due to the need to care for a child who school or child care provider is unavailable due to COVID-19. - require agencies to allow all eligible employees to telework through the end of 2020. Support including the following in COVID-19-related legislation: - requiring all Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) program plans to cover the cost of telehealth services, where practicable. - giving federal and postal employees who are not currently enrolled in an FEHB plan the opportunity to enroll now by deeming a public health emergency (such as the COVID-19 outbreak) as a qualifying life event, permitting open enrollment and changes in coverage. - extend weather and safety leave to employees who cannot safely travel to their duty stations because of the coronavirus outbreak but who are not able to perform their duties remotely, and authorize the use of weather and safety leave to cover child and dependent care responsibilities arising from the pandemic. - provide adequate funding for and supply of personal protective equipment (PPE) for frontline and essential federal and postal workers. Support allowing federal employees to change their flexible spending account allocations in the middle of the plan year. Support expanding provisions in the FY20 NDAA that provided paid parental leave to federal employees to cover all federal and postal employees. Support consideration of the recommendations of the National Commission on Military, National and Public Service. Oppose mandatory application of payroll tax deferral to federal employees. Support providing federal employees choice as to whether to defer payroll taxes or not. Alternatively, support extending repayment period. Oppose implementation of Executive Order 13957, creating Schedule F in the excepted civil service. Support congressional efforts to block implementation of the order, including H.R. 8687, the Saving Our Civil Service Act, S. 4907, and efforts to include limitation of funds language in year-end appropriations. Support H.R. 9052, to impose limits on excepting positions from the competitive civil service.
Support H.R. 51, the Washington D.C. Admission Act, to provide for the admission of the the State of Washington, DC, into the Union.
Support expanding eligibility for Paycheck Protection Program to all 501c organizations - notably, 501c5s.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, U.S. Postal Service (USPS)
Support S. 841, the Relocation Expense Parity Act, to reimburse federal employees for taxes paid on travel expenses paid by the government for a relocation. Support provisions in H.R. 6800, H.R. 6800, to waive any required minimum distribution (RMDs) penalties for defined contribution retirement plans, like the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), and individual retirement accounts (IRA) applicable to 2019. NARFE supported provisions included in the CARES Act, H.R. 748, that waived RMDs for 2020. Also support allowing RMDs made for 2019 or 2020 to be rolled back into a plan or IRA without penalty until November 30, 2020.
Support H.R. 141/S. 521, the Social Security Fairness Act, to repeal the Government Pension Offset (GPO) and the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP). Support modifications to H.R. 860 in provide equitable tax treatment between Social Security benefits and Civil Service Retirement System annuities, to extend the adoption of the CPI-E for cost-of-living adjustments to all federal retirement programs (not just Social Security), and to include reform or repeal of the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO). Support H.R. 1254, The Equal COLA Act, which would provide Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) retirees with the same annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) as Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) employees. Support H.R. 1553, the Fair COLAs for Seniors Act, to calculate cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) to federal civilian retirement benefits, military retirement benefits, and Social Security benefits using the CPI-E. Support H.R. 2478, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, which allows federal employees who started their careers in temporary positions before transitioning into permanent roles to retroactively contribute toward their retirement for the years they held a temporary position. Support H.R. 3934, the Equal Treatment of Public Servants Act of 2019, which would reform the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP). Support H.R. 4540, the Public Servants Protection and Fairness Act, which would reform the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP). Support providing equitable relief to federal retirees (without Social Security) in any proposal to increase Social Security benefits as part of economic stimulus legislation. Oppose H.R. 5018/H.R. 6614/S.2791, the Taxpayers and Savers Protection Act, which would limit the investment options of the Thrift Savings Plan's International (I) Fund. Oppose administration attempts to pressure the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board (FRTIB) to reverse its decision to expand I Fund investments. Support adequate vetting of new nominees to FRTIB, including referral to the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs and holding a hearing.
Support including at least a 3.1 percent average increase to federal pay rates in the FY20 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill. Support adding provision to deny funds to carry out the reorganization of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) into the FY20 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill. Support H.R. 3351, the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill, due to its provisions to provide a 3.1 percent average pay raise to federal employees, and its provisions denying funds to carry out the reorganization of OPM. Support H.R. 1158, the FY2020 Consolidated Appropriations Act, due to its provisions to provide a 3.1 percent average pay raise to federal employees. Oppose proposals included in the administrations' FY2021 budget request to Congress that would cut earned federal retirement benefits. Support including at least a 3.0 percent average increase to federal pay rates in the FY2021 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill.
Support H. Res. 23, expressing the sense of the House that the United States Postal Service should take all appropriate measures to ensure the continuation of door delivery for all business and residential customers. Support H. Res. 33 / S. Res. 99, expressing the sense of the House that Congress should take all appropriate measures to ensure the United States Postal Service remains an establishment of the federal government and is not subject to privatization. Support H. Res. 54, expressing the sense of the House that the United States Postal Service should take all appropriate measures to ensure the continuation of its six-day mail delivery service. Support H. Res. 60, expressing the sense of the House that the United States Postal Service should take all appropriate measures to restore service standards in effect as of July 1, 2012. Oppose including in any postal reform bill a requirement that current postal retirees enroll in Medicare Part B as a condition of retaining their earned federal retiree health benefits. Support H.R. 2382 / S. 2965, to repeal the requirement that USPS prefund its future retiree health care costs. Support financial relief for the United States Postal Service (USPS), especially to compensate for revenue losses incurred in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic. Specifically, support provisions in the Heroes Act, H.R. 6800, to provide $25 billion in emergency funding to USPS. Support H.R. 6425, the Protect Our Postal Offices Act, to do the same. Support H.R. 8015, the Delivering for America Act, to maintain adequate postal service operations.
Support H.R. 51, the Washington D.C. Admission Act, to provide for the admission of the the State of Washington, DC, into the Union.
Support expanding eligibility for Paycheck Protection Program to all 501c organizations - notably, 501c5s.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, U.S. Postal Service (USPS)
Support including at least a 3.1 percent average increase to federal pay rates in the FY20 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill. Support adding provision to deny funds to carry out the reorganization of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) into the FY20 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill. Support H.R. 3351, the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill, due to its provisions to provide a 3.1 percent average pay raise to federal employees, and its provisions denying funds to carry out the reorganization of OPM. Support H.R. 1158, the FY2020 Consolidated Appropriations Act, due to its provisions to provide a 3.1 percent average pay raise to federal employees. Oppose proposals included in the administrations' FY2021 budget request to Congress that would cut earned federal retirement benefits. Support including at least a 3.0 percent average increase to federal pay rates in the FY2021 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill.
Support H. Res. 23, expressing the sense of the House that the United States Postal Service should take all appropriate measures to ensure the continuation of door delivery for all business and residential customers. Support H. Res. 33 / S. Res. 99, expressing the sense of the House that Congress should take all appropriate measures to ensure the United States Postal Service remains an establishment of the federal government and is not subject to privatization. Support H. Res. 54, expressing the sense of the House that the United States Postal Service should take all appropriate measures to ensure the continuation of its six-day mail delivery service. Support H. Res. 60, expressing the sense of the House that the United States Postal Service should take all appropriate measures to restore service standards in effect as of July 1, 2012. Oppose including in any postal reform bill a requirement that current postal retirees enroll in Medicare Part B as a condition of retaining their earned federal retiree health benefits. Support H.R. 2382 / S. 2965, to repeal the requirement that USPS prefund its future retiree health care costs. Support financial relief for the United States Postal Service (USPS), especially to compensate for revenue losses incurred in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic. Specifically, support provisions in the Heroes Act, H.R. 6800, to provide $25 billion in emergency funding to USPS. Support H.R. 6425, the Protect Our Postal Offices Act, to do the same.
Support H.R. 51, the Washington D.C. Admission Act, to provide for the admission of the the State of Washington, DC, into the Union.
Support H.R. 141/S. 521, the Social Security Fairness Act, to repeal the Government Pension Offset (GPO) and the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP). Support modifications to H.R. 860 in provide equitable tax treatment between Social Security benefits and Civil Service Retirement System annuities, to extend the adoption of the CPI-E for cost-of-living adjustments to all federal retirement programs (not just Social Security), and to include reform or repeal of the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO). Support H.R. 1254, The Equal COLA Act, which would provide Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) retirees with the same annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) as Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) employees. Support H.R. 1553, the Fair COLAs for Seniors Act, to calculate cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) to federal civilian retirement benefits, military retirement benefits, and Social Security benefits using the CPI-E. Support H.R. 2478, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, which allows federal employees who started their careers in temporary positions before transitioning into permanent roles to retroactively contribute toward their retirement for the years they held a temporary position. Support H.R. 3934, the Equal Treatment of Public Servants Act of 2019, which would reform the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP). Support H.R. 4540, the Public Servants Protection and Fairness Act, which would reform the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP). Support providing equitable relief to federal retirees (without Social Security) in any proposal to increase Social Security benefits as part of economic stimulus legislation. Oppose H.R. 5018/H.R. 6614/S.2791, the Taxpayers and Savers Protection Act, which would limit the investment options of the Thrift Savings Plan's International (I) Fund. Oppose administration attempts to pressure the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board (FRTIB) to reverse its decision to expand I Fund investments. Support adequate vetting of new nominees to FRTIB, including referral to the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs and holding a hearing.
Support H.R. 588 / S. 72, the Federal Employees Civil Relief Act, which would temporarily suspend judicial and administrative proceedings and transactions that could adversely affect the rights of civilian federal workers during a government shutdown and the following 30 days. Support H.R.1073/S.426 the Federal Adjustment of Income Rates (FAIR) Act, to increase the rates of basic pay for federal civilian employees for calendar year 2020 by 3.6 percent. Support H.R. 1254, The Equal COLA Act, which would provide Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) retirees with the same annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) as Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) employees. Support including at least a 3.1 percent average increase to federal pay rates in the FY20 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill. Support the House version, H.R. 3351, which included a 2.6 percent across-the-board increase and 0.5 percent average increase to locality pay. Oppose the Senate version, S. 2524, which was silent on the issue. Support the minibus, H.R. 1158, which included the House language. Support H.R. 1534/S.1174, the Federal Employee Paid Leave Act, to provide that 12 weeks of family leave made available to a federal employee shall be paid leave. Support amendment to H.R. 2500, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2020, to incorporate the text of H.R. 1534 into the bill. Support a motion to instruct the Senate conferees on the NDAA to support inclusion of the House language. Support the final compromise, S. 1790, for its inclusion of language to provide 12 weeks of paid parental leave to federal workers in connection with the birth, adoption or foster placement of a new child. Support H.R. 2478, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, which allows federal employees who started their careers in temporary positions before transitioning into permanent roles to retroactively contribute toward their retirement for the years they held a temporary position. Oppose proposed reorganization of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). Support denying funds to carry out the reorganization (in the Financial Service and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2020 and for Fiscal Year 2021). Support amendment to H.R. 2500, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020, that would prevent reorganization. Support inclusion in the final NDAA (S. 1790) of compromise language preventing the elimination and reorganization of OPM at least until 180 days after the release of a report by the National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA) on challenges facing OPM and recommended solutions. Oppose proposals included in the administrations' FY2021 budget request to Congress that would cut earned federal retirement benefits. Support including at least a 3.0 percent average increase to federal pay rates in the FY21 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill. Support the Federal Adjustment of Income Rates (FAIR) Act, H.R. 5690/S.3231, to provide federal workers a 3.5 percent average pay raise in FY21. Support provisions of H.R. 6800, the Heroes Act, to do the following: - require FEHB plans to fully cover the cost of COVID-19 treatment, without any cost-sharing imposed on participants. - provide $10 billion in hazard premium pay for executive, legislative (excluding members of Congress and staff) and judicial branch employees working in public-facing positions or where both social distancing is not possible and preventative measures for COVID-19 exposure are unavailable at the worksite. - establish a presumption of eligibility for workers compensation for federal employees who are unable to work due to a COVID-19 infection and required to come into contact with patients, members of the public or coworkers. - extend provision of ten weeks of partially paid leave to federal workers unable to work due to the need to care for a child who school or child care provider is unavailable due to COVID-19. - require agencies to allow all eligible employees to telework through the end of 2020. Support including the following in COVID-19-related legislation: - requiring all Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) program plans to cover the cost of telehealth services, where practicable. - giving federal and postal employees who are not currently enrolled in an FEHB plan the opportunity to enroll now by deeming a public health emergency (such as the COVID-19 outbreak) as a qualifying life event, permitting open enrollment and changes in coverage. - extend weather and safety leave to employees who cannot safely travel to their duty stations because of the coronavirus outbreak but who are not able to perform their duties remotely, and authorize the use of weather and safety leave to cover child and dependent care responsibilities arising from the pandemic. - provide adequate funding for and supply of personal protective equipment (PPE) for frontline and essential federal and postal workers. Support allowing federal employees to change their flexible spending account allocations in the middle of the plan year. Support expanding provisions in the FY20 NDAA that provided paid parental leave to federal employees to cover all federal and postal employees. Support consideration of the recommendations of the National Commission on Military, National and Public Service.
Support expanding eligibility for Paycheck Protection Program to all 501c organizations - notably, 501c5s.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, U.S. Postal Service (USPS)
Support including at least a 3.1 percent average increase to federal pay rates in the FY20 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill. Support adding provision to deny funds to carry out the reorganization of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) into the FY20 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill. Support H.R. 3351, the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill, due to its provisions to provide a 3.1 percent average pay raise to federal employees, and its provisions denying funds to carry out the reorganization of OPM. Support H.R. 1158, the FY2020 Consolidated Appropriations Act, due to its provisions to provide a 3.1 percent average pay raise to federal employees. Oppose proposals included in the administrations' FY2021 budget request to Congress that would cut earned federal retirement benefits. Support including at least a 3.0 percent average increase to federal pay rates in the FY2021 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill.
Support S. 841, the Relocation Expense Parity Act, to reimburse federal employees for taxes paid on travel expenses paid by the government for a relocation. Support H.R. 748, the Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act, which would repeal the excise tax on high-cost health insurance plans. Support inclusion of the repeal language in H.R. 1865, the FY2020 Further Consolidated Appropriations Act. Oppose H.R. 5018/S.2791, the Taxpayers and Savers Protection Act, which would limit the investment options of the Thrift Savings Plan's International (I) Fund. Support including a temporary waiver of required minimum distributions (RMDs) from retirement accounts for calendar year 2020 in economic stimulus legislation.
Support H.R. 588 / S. 72, the Federal Employees Civil Relief Act, which would temporarily suspend judicial and administrative proceedings and transactions that could adversely affect the rights of civilian federal workers during a government shutdown and the following 30 days. Support H.R.1073/S.426 the Federal Adjustment of Income Rates (FAIR) Act, to increase the rates of basic pay for federal civilian employees for calendar year 2020 by 3.6 percent. Support H.R. 1254, The Equal COLA Act, which would provide Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) retirees with the same annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) as Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) employees. Support including at least a 3.1 percent average increase to federal pay rates in the FY20 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill. Support the House version, H.R. 3351, which included a 2.6 percent across-the-board increase and 0.5 percent average increase to locality pay. Oppose the Senate version, S. 2524, which was silent on the issue. Support the minibus, H.R. 1158, which included the House language. Support H.R. 1534/S.1174, the Federal Employee Paid Leave Act, to provide that 12 weeks of family leave made available to a federal employee shall be paid leave. Support amendment to H.R. 2500, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2020, to incorporate the text of H.R. 1534 into the bill. Support a motion to instruct the Senate conferees on the NDAA to support inclusion of the House language. Support the final compromise, S. 1790, for its inclusion of language to provide 12 weeks of paid parental leave to federal workers in connection with the birth, adoption or foster placement of a new child. Support H.R. 2478, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, which allows federal employees who started their careers in temporary positions before transitioning into permanent roles to retroactively contribute toward their retirement for the years they held a temporary position. Oppose proposed reorganization of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). Support denying funds to carry out the reorganization (in the Financial Service and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2020). Support amendment to H.R. 2500, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020, that would prevent reorganization. Support inclusion in the final NDAA (S. 1790) of compromise language preventing the elimination and reorganization of OPM at least until 180 days after the release of a report by the National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA) on challenges facing OPM and recommended solutions. Oppose proposals included in the administrations' FY2021 budget request to Congress that would cut earned federal retirement benefits. Support including at least a 3.0 percent average increase to federal pay rates in the FY21 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill. Support the Federal Adjustment of Income Rates (FAIR) Act, H.R. 5690/S.3231, to provide federal workers a 3.5 percent average pay raise in FY21.
Support H.R. 51, the Washington D.C. Admission Act, to provide for the admission of the the State of Washington, DC, into the Union.
Oppose including in any postal reform bill a requirement that current postal retirees enroll in Medicare Part B as a condition of retaining their earned federal retiree health benefits. Support allowing current postal retirees to enroll in Medicare Part B without any late enrollment fees.
Support H. Res. 23, expressing the sense of the House that the United States Postal Service should take all appropriate measures to ensure the continuation of door delivery for all business and residential customers. Support H. Res. 33 / S. Res. 99, expressing the sense of the House that Congress should take all appropriate measures to ensure the United States Postal Service remains an establishment of the federal government and is not subject to privatization. Support H. Res. 54, expressing the sense of the House that the United States Postal Service should take all appropriate measures to ensure the continuation of its six-day mail delivery service. Support H. Res. 60, expressing the sense of the House that the United States Postal Service should take all appropriate measures to restore service standards in effect as of July 1, 2012. Oppose including in any postal reform bill a requirement that current postal retirees enroll in Medicare Part B as a condition of retaining their earned federal retiree health benefits. Support H.R. 2382 / S. 2965, to repeal the requirement that USPS prefund its future retiree health care costs.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, U.S. Postal Service (USPS)
Support H.R. 51, the Washington D.C. Admission Act, to provide for the admission of the the State of Washington, DC, into the Union.
Support including at least a 3.1 percent average increase to federal pay rates in the FY20 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill. Support adding provision to deny funds to carry out the reorganization of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) into the FY20 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill. Support H.R. 3351, the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill, due to its provisions to provide a 3.1 percent average pay raise to federal employees, and its provisions denying funds to carry out the reorganization of OPM. Support H.R. 1158, the FY2020 Consolidated Appropriations Act, due to its provisions to provide a 3.1 percent average pay raise to federal employees.
Support H. Res. 23, expressing the sense of the House that the United States Postal Service should take all appropriate measures to ensure the continuation of door delivery for all business and residential customers. Support H. Res. 33 / S. Res. 99, expressing the sense of the House that Congress should take all appropriate measures to ensure the United States Postal Service remains an establishment of the federal government and is not subject to privatization. Support H. Res. 54, expressing the sense of the House that the United States Postal Service should take all appropriate measures to ensure the continuation of its six-day mail delivery service. Support H. Res. 60, expressing the sense of the House that the United States Postal Service should take all appropriate measures to restore service standards in effect as of July 1, 2012. Oppose including in any postal reform bill a requirement that current postal retirees enroll in Medicare Part B as a condition of retaining their earned federal retiree health benefits. Support H.R. 2382 / S. 2965, to repeal the requirement that USPS prefund its future retiree health care costs.
Support H.R. 141/S. 521, the Social Security Fairness Act, to repeal the Government Pension Offset (GPO) and the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP). Support modifications to H.R. 860 in provide equitable tax treatment between Social Security benefits and Civil Service Retirement System annuities, to extend the adoption of the CPI-E for cost-of-living adjustments to all federal retirement programs (not just Social Security), and to include reform or repeal of the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO). Support H.R. 1254, The Equal COLA Act, which would provide Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) retirees with the same annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) as Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) employees. Support H.R. 1553, the Fair COLAs for Seniors Act, to calculate cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) to federal civilian retirement benefits, military retirement benefits, and Social Security benefits using the CPI-E. Support H.R. 2478, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, which allows federal employees who started their careers in temporary positions before transitioning into permanent roles to retroactively contribute toward their retirement for the years they held a temporary position. Support H.R. 3934, the Equal Treatment of Public Servants Act of 2019, which would reform the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP). Support H.R. 4540, the Public Servants Protection and Fairness Act, which would reform the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP).
Support S. 841, the Relocation Expense Parity Act, to reimburse federal employees for taxes paid on travel expenses paid by the government for a relocation. Support H.R. 748, the Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act, which would repeal the excise tax on high-cost health insurance plans. Support inclusion of the repeal language in H.R. 1865, the FY2020 Further Consolidated Appropriations Act.
Oppose including in any postal reform bill a requirement that current postal retirees enroll in Medicare Part B as a condition of retaining their earned federal retiree health benefits. Support allowing current postal retirees to enroll in Medicare Part B without any late enrollment fees.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, U.S. Postal Service (USPS)
Support including at least a 3.1 percent average increase to federal pay rates in the FY20 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill. Support adding provision to deny funds to carry out the reorganization of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) into the FY20 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill. Support H.R. 3351, the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill, due to its provisions to provide a 3.1 percent average pay raise to federal employees, and its provisions denying funds to carry out the reorganization of OPM.
Support S. 841, the Relocation Expense Parity Act, to reimburse federal employees for taxes paid on travel expenses paid by the government for a relocation.
Oppose including in any postal reform bill a requirement that current postal retirees enroll in Medicare Part B as a condition of retaining their earned federal retiree health benefits. Support allowing current postal retirees to enroll in Medicare Part B without any late enrollment fees.
Support H.R. 141/S. 521, the Social Security Fairness Act, to repeal the Government Pension Offset (GPO) and the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP). Support H.R. 1254, The Equal COLA Act, which would provide Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) retirees with the same annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) as Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) employees. Support H.R. 1553, the Fair COLAs for Seniors Act, to calculate cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) to federal civilian retirement benefits, military retirement benefits, and Social Security benefits using the CPI-E. Support H.R. 2478, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, which allows federal employees who started their careers in temporary positions before transitioning into permanent roles to retroactively contribute toward their retirement for the years they held a temporary position. Support H.R. 3934, the Equal Treatment of Public Servants Act of 2019, which would reform the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP). Support H.R. 4540, the Public Servants Protection and Fairness Act, which would reform the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP).
Support H.R. 51, the Washington D.C. Admission Act, to provide for the admission of the the State of Washington, DC, into the Union.
Support H.R. 588 / S. 72, the Federal Employees Civil Relief Act, which would temporarily suspend judicial and administrative proceedings and transactions that could adversely affect the rights of civilian federal workers during a government shutdown and the following 30 days. Support H.R.1073/S.426 the Federal Adjustment of Income Rates (FAIR) Act, to increase the rates of basic pay for federal civilian employees for calendar year 2020 by 3.6 percent. Support H.R. 1254, The Equal COLA Act, which would provide Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) retirees with the same annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) as Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) employees. Support including at least a 3.1 percent average increase to federal pay rates in the FY20 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill. Support H.R. 1534/S.1174, the Federal Employee Paid Leave Act, to provide that 12 weeks of family leave made available to a federal employee shall be paid leave. Support amendment to H.R. 2500, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020, to incorporate the text of H.R. 1534 into the bill. Support H.R. 2478, the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, which allows federal employees who started their careers in temporary positions before transitioning into permanent roles to retroactively contribute toward their retirement for the years they held a temporary position. Oppose proposed reorganization of the Office of Personnel Management. Support denying funds to carry out the reorganization. Support amendment to H.R. 2500, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020, that would prevent reorganization.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, U.S. Postal Service (USPS)
Support H.R. 21, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2019, to fund (and reopen) federal departments and agencies affected by a lapse in appropriations, provide back pay to furloughed federal employees and increase federal pay rates by 1.9 percent on average for calendar year 2019. Support H.J.Res. 1, to provide short-term funding for the Department of Homeland Security, ending the lapse the in appropriations. Support H.R. 264, to fund (and reopen) some federal departments and agencies affected by a lapse in appropriations, provide back pay to furloughed federal employees and increase federal pay rates by 1.9 percent on average for calendar year 2019. Support S. 24, the Government Employee Fair Treatment Act of 2019, to provide back pay to federal workers furloughed due to a lapse in appropriations, and to ensure all federal employees are paid as soon as possible following the end of a lapse in appropriations. Support H.R. 67, the Federal Employee Retroactive Pay Fairness Act, to provide back pay to federal workers furloughed due to a lapse in appropriations. Support amending bill to conform with S. 24, applying to future shutdowns. Support H.R. 588 / S. 72, the Federal Employees Civil Relief Act, which would temporarily suspend judicial and administrative proceedings and transactions that could adversely affect the rights of civilian federal workers during a government shutdown and the following 30 days. Support H.J.Res. 27, to provide short-term funding to end the government shutdown. Support H.R. 648, to fund (and reopen) federal departments and agencies affected by a lapse in appropriations, provide back pay to furloughed federal employees and increase federal pay rates by 1.9 percent on average for calendar year 2019. Support H.J.Res. 28, to end the 35-day government shutdown. Support H.J.Res. 31, to prevent another government shutdown, and increase federal pay rates by 1.9 percent on average for calendar year 2019. Support H.R. 790, the Federal Civilian Workforce Pay Fairness Act of 2019, to increase the rates of basic pay for federal civilian employees for 2019 by 2.6 percent. Support H.R.1073/S.426 the Federal Adjustment of Income Rates (FAIR) Act, to increase the rates of basic pay for federal civilian employees for calendar year 2020 by 3.6 percent. Support H.R. 1254, The Equal COLA Act, which would provide Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) retirees with the same annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) as Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) employees. Support including at least a 3.1 percent average increase to federal pay rates in the FY20 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill. Support H.R. 1534, the Federal Employee Paid Leave Act, to provide that 12 weeks of family leave made available to a federal employee shall be paid leave.
Support H.R. 141/S. 521, the Social Security Fairness Act, to repeal the Government Pension Offset (GPO) and the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP). Support H.R. 1254, The Equal COLA Act, which would provide Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) retirees with the same annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) as Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) employees. Support H.R. 1553, the Fair COLAs for Seniors Act, to calculate cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) to federal civilian retirement benefits, military retirement benefits, and Social Security benefits using the CPI-E.
Support H. Res. 23, expressing the sense of the House that the United States Postal Service should take all appropriate measures to ensure the continuation of door delivery for all business and residential customers. Support H. Res. 33, expressing the sense of the House that Congress should take all appropriate measures to ensure the United States Postal Service remains an establishment of the federal government and is not subject to privatization. Support H. Res. 54, expressing the sense of the House that the United States Postal Service should take all appropriate measures to ensure the continuation of its six-day mail delivery service. Support H. Res. 60, expressing the sense of the House that the United States Postal Service should take all appropriate measures to restore service standards in effect as of July 1, 2012. Oppose including in any postal reform bill a requirement that current postal retirees enroll in Medicare Part B as a condition of retaining their earned federal retiree health benefits.
Support H.R. 51, the Washington D.C. Admission Act, to provide for the admission of the the State of Washington, DC, into the Union.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, U.S. Postal Service (USPS)
Support H. Res. 23, expressing the sense of the House that the United States Postal Service should take all appropriate measures to ensure the continuation of door delivery for all business and residential customers. Support H. Res. 33, expressing the sense of the House that Congress should take all appropriate measures to ensure the United States Postal Service remains an establishment of the federal government and is not subject to privatization. Support H. Res. 54, expressing the sense of the House that the United States Postal Service should take all appropriate measures to ensure the continuation of its six-day mail delivery service. Support H. Res. 60, expressing the sense of the House that the United States Postal Service should take all appropriate measures to restore service standards in effect as of July 1, 2012. Oppose including in any postal reform bill a requirement that current postal retirees enroll in Medicare Part B as a condition of retaining their earned federal retiree health benefits. Support H.R. 2382, to repeal the USPS prefunding requirement.
Oppose including in any postal reform bill a requirement that current postal retirees enroll in Medicare Part B as a condition of retaining their earned federal retiree health benefits. Support allowing current postal retirees to enroll in Medicare Part B without any late enrollment fees.
Support including at least a 3.1 percent average increase to federal pay rates in the FY20 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill. Support adding provision to deny funds to carry out the reorganization of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) into the FY20 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill. Support H.R. 3351, the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill, due to its provisions to provide a 3.1 percent average pay raise to federal employees, and its provisions denying funds to carry out the reorganization of OPM.
Support H.R. 51, the Washington D.C. Admission Act, to provide for the admission of the the State of Washington, DC, into the Union.
Support S. 841, the Relocation Expense Parity Act, to reimburse federal employees for taxes paid on travel expenses paid by the government for a relocation.
Support H.R. 141/S. 521, the Social Security Fairness Act, to repeal the Government Pension Offset (GPO) and the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP). Support H.R. 1254, The Equal COLA Act, which would provide Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) retirees with the same annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) as Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) employees. Support H.R. 1553, the Fair COLAs for Seniors Act, to calculate cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) to federal civilian retirement benefits, military retirement benefits, and Social Security benefits using the CPI-E.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, U.S. Postal Service (USPS)
Support H. Res. 23, expressing the sense of the House that the United States Postal Service should take all appropriate measures to ensure the continuation of door delivery for all business and residential customers. Support H. Res. 33, expressing the sense of the House that Congress should take all appropriate measures to ensure the United States Postal Service remains an establishment of the federal government and is not subject to privatization. Support H. Res. 54, expressing the sense of the House that the United States Postal Service should take all appropriate measures to ensure the continuation of its six-day mail delivery service. Support H. Res. 60, expressing the sense of the House that the United States Postal Service should take all appropriate measures to restore service standards in effect as of July 1, 2012. Oppose including in any postal reform bill a requirement that current postal retirees enroll in Medicare Part B as a condition of retaining their earned federal retiree health benefits.
Oppose including in any postal reform bill a requirement that current postal retirees enroll in Medicare Part B as a condition of retaining their earned federal retiree health benefits.
Support S. 841, the Relocation Expense Parity Act, to reimburse federal employees for taxes paid on travel expenses paid by the government for a relocation.
Support H.R. 141/S. 521, the Social Security Fairness Act, to repeal the Government Pension Offset (GPO) and the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP). Support H.R. 1254, The Equal COLA Act, which would provide Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) retirees with the same annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) as Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) employees. Support H.R. 1553, the Fair COLAs for Seniors Act, to calculate cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) to federal civilian retirement benefits, military retirement benefits, and Social Security benefits using the CPI-E.
Support H.R. 21, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2019, to fund (and reopen) federal departments and agencies affected by a lapse in appropriations, provide back pay to furloughed federal employees and increase federal pay rates by 1.9 percent on average for calendar year 2019. Support H.J.Res. 1, to provide short-term funding for the Department of Homeland Security, ending the lapse the in appropriations. Support H.R. 264, to fund (and reopen) some federal departments and agencies affected by a lapse in appropriations, provide back pay to furloughed federal employees and increase federal pay rates by 1.9 percent on average for calendar year 2019. Support S. 24, the Government Employee Fair Treatment Act of 2019, to provide back pay to federal workers furloughed due to a lapse in appropriations, and to ensure all federal employees are paid as soon as possible following the end of a lapse in appropriations. Support H.R. 67, the Federal Employee Retroactive Pay Fairness Act, to provide back pay to federal workers furloughed due to a lapse in appropriations. Support amending bill to conform with S. 24, applying to future shutdowns. Support H.R. 588 / S. 72, the Federal Employees Civil Relief Act, which would temporarily suspend judicial and administrative proceedings and transactions that could adversely affect the rights of civilian federal workers during a government shutdown and the following 30 days. Support H.J.Res. 27, to provide short-term funding to end the government shutdown. Support H.R. 648, to fund (and reopen) federal departments and agencies affected by a lapse in appropriations, provide back pay to furloughed federal employees and increase federal pay rates by 1.9 percent on average for calendar year 2019. Support H.J.Res. 28, to end the 35-day government shutdown. Support H.J.Res. 31, to prevent another government shutdown, and increase federal pay rates by 1.9 percent on average for calendar year 2019. Support H.R. 790, the Federal Civilian Workforce Pay Fairness Act of 2019, to increase the rates of basic pay for federal civilian employees for 2019 by 2.6 percent. Support H.R.1073/S.426 the Federal Adjustment of Income Rates (FAIR) Act, to increase the rates of basic pay for federal civilian employees for calendar year 2020 by 3.6 percent. Support H.R. 1254, The Equal COLA Act, which would provide Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) retirees with the same annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) as Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) employees. Support including at least a 3.1 percent average increase to federal pay rates in the FY20 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill. Support H.R. 1534, the Federal Employee Paid Leave Act, to provide that 12 weeks of family leave made available to a federal employee shall be paid leave.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, U.S. Postal Service (USPS)
Support adequate federal funding for federal agencies to do the jobs tasked by Congress. Oppose across-the-board cuts to federal pay and benefits. Oppose H. Con. Res. 71, due to its reconciliation instructions to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform to find $32 billion in spending cuts from mandatory spending programs under its jurisdiction. Oppose H. Con Res. 128, due to its assumed cuts to federal retirement and health benefit programs. Support H.R. 1892, the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018, for lifting spending caps without requiring reductions in federal pay or benefits as offsets. Support H.R.1625 Vehicle for Consolidated Appropriations Act 2018, for providing funding for government agencies. Oppose H. Con. Res. 128 due to its reconciliation instructions to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform to find $32 billion in spending cuts from mandatory spending programs under its jurisdiction. Support increasing federal pay rates in line with private-sector pay increases for calendar year 2019 through the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill.
Support H.R. 1205/S. 915 the Social Security Fairness Act of 2017, which would repeal both the Government Pension Offset (GPO) and the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP). Support H.R. 1251, the CPI-E Act of 2017, which would require Social Security and many federal retirement programs, including federal civilian retirement annuities, to use the Consumer Price Index for the Elderly (CPI-E) to calculate cost-of-living adjustments for those retirement benefits. Oppose H.R. 3200, the Taxpayer-Funded Pension Disclosure Act, which would make available through the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) personal pension information of retired federal employees, including full name, last place of employment, monthly annuity amount, their most recent position and retirement date. Support H.R. 7165, the Equal COLA Act of 2018, which would revise the formula used to calculate the cost-of-living adjustment for annuities paid under the Federal Employees Retirement System to conform with cost-of-living adjustments to Social Security benefits and the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS).
Oppose H.R. 756 & H.R. 6076, the Postal Service Reform Act of 2017, due to its requirement that postal retirees enroll in Medicare Part B in order to continue receiving their current, earned federal health insurance coverage. Oppose S. 2629. the Postal Service Reform Act of 2018, due to its requirement that postal retirees enroll in Medicare Part B in order to continue receiving their current, earned federal health insurance coverage. Support H. Res. 15, which expresses the sense of the House that the U.S. Postal Service should maintain six-day delivery. Support H. Res. 31, which expresses the sense of the House that the U.S. Postal Service should restore service standards as of July 1, 2012. Support H. Res. 28, which expresses the sense of the House that the U.S. Postal Service should continue to-the-door delivery for businesses and residential customers. Support H.Res. 993 / S. 633, which expresses the sense of the House/Senate that Congress should take all appropriate measures to ensure that the U.S. Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the federal government and is not subject to privatization.
Support H.R. 1291, the Washington, DC Admission Act, to provide for the admission of the State of Washington, DC into the Union.
Oppose cuts to Medicare and long-term services and supports under Medicaid. Oppose requirement that postal or federal retirees enroll in Medicare as a condition of continuing to receive earned retiree health benefits. Support reforms to lower the price of prescription drugs.
Support H.R. 2929, the Federal Employee Combat Zone Tax Parity Act, which would extend the tax credit available to military personnel who serve in combat zones to civilian federal employees who serve in combat zones.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, U.S. Postal Service (USPS)
Support H.R. 2929, the Federal Employee Combat Zone Tax Parity Act, which would extend the tax credit available to military personnel who serve in combat zones to civilian federal employees who serve in combat zones.
Support H.R. 1291, the Washington, DC Admission Act, to provide for the admission of the State of Washington, DC into the Union.
Oppose H.R. 756 & H.R. 6076, the Postal Service Reform Act of 2017, due to its requirement that postal retirees enroll in Medicare Part B in order to continue receiving their current, earned federal health insurance coverage. Oppose S. 2629. the Postal Service Reform Act of 2018, due to its requirement that postal retirees enroll in Medicare Part B in order to continue receiving their current, earned federal health insurance coverage. Support H. Res. 15, which expresses the sense of the House that the U.S. Postal Service should maintain six-day delivery. Support H. Res. 31, which expresses the sense of the House that the U.S. Postal Service should restore service standards as of July 1, 2012. Support H. Res. 28, which expresses the sense of the House that the U.S. Postal Service should continue to-the-door delivery for businesses and residential customers.
Oppose cuts to Medicare and long-term services and supports under Medicaid. Oppose requirement that postal or federal retirees enroll in Medicare as a condition of continuing to receive earned retiree health benefits. Support reforms to lower the price of prescription drugs.
Support adequate federal funding for federal agencies to do the jobs tasked by Congress. Oppose across-the-board cuts to federal pay and benefits. Oppose H. Con. Res. 71, due to its reconciliation instructions to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform to find $32 billion in spending cuts from mandatory spending programs under its jurisdiction. Oppose H. Con Res. 128, due to its assumed cuts to federal retirement and health benefit programs. Support H.R. 1892, the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018, for lifting spending caps without requiring reductions in federal pay or benefits as offsets. Support H.R.1625 Vehicle for Consolidated Appropriations Act 2018, for providing funding for government agencies. Oppose H. Con. Res. 128 due to its reconciliation instructions to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform to find $32 billion in spending cuts from mandatory spending programs under its jurisdiction. Support increasing federal pay rates in line with private-sector pay increases for calendar year 2019 through the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, U.S. Postal Service (USPS)
Support adequate federal funding for federal agencies to do the jobs tasked by Congress. Oppose across-the-board cuts to federal pay and benefits. Oppose H. Con. Res. 71, due to its reconciliation instructions to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform to find $32 billion in spending cuts from mandatory spending programs under its jurisdiction. Support H.R. 1892, the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018, for lifting spending caps without requiring reductions in federal pay or benefits as offsets. Support H.R.1625 Vehicle for Consolidated Appropriations Act 2018, for providing funding for government agencies. Oppose H. Con. Res. 128 due to its reconciliation instructions to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform to find $32 billion in spending cuts from mandatory spending programs under its jurisdiction. Support increasing federal pay rates in line with private-sector pay increases for calendar year 2019 through the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill.
Support H.R. 1291, the Washington, DC Admission Act, to provide for the admission of the State of Washington, DC into the Union.
Support H.R. 4775/S.2295, the Federal Adjustment of Income Rates (FAIR) Act, which would provide a 3.0 percent increase in rates of basic pay for federal employees in 2019. Oppose H.R. 396, the "Tax Accountability" Act of 2017, which would mandate that no individual with an unpaid tax liability can be eligible for federal employment, and which would require agencies to review employee's tax liability. Support H.R. 20, The Government By the People Act of 2017, which would reform campaign finance laws to put small donors on par with wealthier donors. Would provide a tax credit for contributions and government matching contributions. Support H.R. 1594, the Wage Grade Parity Act, which would provide wage grade employees the same raise as General Schedule employees. Support H.R. 1022, the Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act of 2017, which would provide federal employees with 6 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth or adoption of a child. Support H.R. 3269, the Federal Employee Pension Fairness Act of 2017, which would repeal recent increases in retirement contributions for new hires into the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Support H.R. 4694, the Federal Employee Retroactive Pay Fairness Act, and S. 2274, the Federal Employee Fair Treatment Act of 2017, which would ensure federal employees furlough as a result of a lapse in appropriations would receive full back pay for the time forced off the job. Oppose H.R.3200, the Taxpayer Funded Pension Disclosure Act. Support H.R. 6275, the Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act of 2018, which would provide federal employees with 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption or foster placement of a child. Support H.R. 5389,the Federal Retirement Fairness Act, which would allow federal employees with temporary status employment to credit that employment towards retirement, with an appropriate deposit.
Oppose H.R. 756 & H.R. 6076, the Postal Service Reform Act of 2017, due to its requirement that postal retirees enroll in Medicare Part B in order to continue receiving their current, earned federal health insurance coverage. Oppose S. 2629. the Postal Service Reform Act of 2018, due to its requirement that postal retirees enroll in Medicare Part B in order to continue receiving their current, earned federal health insurance coverage. Support H. Res. 15, which expresses the sense of the House that the U.S. Postal Service should maintain six-day delivery. Support H. Res. 31, which expresses the sense of the House that the U.S. Postal Service should restore service standards as of July 1, 2012. Support H. Res. 28, which expresses the sense of the House that the U.S. Postal Service should continue to-the-door delivery for businesses and residential customers.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, U.S. Postal Service (USPS)
Support adequate federal funding for federal agencies to do the jobs tasked by Congress. Oppose across-the-board cuts to federal pay and benefits. Oppose H. Con. Res. 71, due to its reconciliation instructions to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform to find $32 billion in spending cuts from mandatory spending programs under its jurisdiction. Support H.R> 1892, the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018, for lifting spending caps without requiring reductions in federal pay or benefits as offsets. Support H.R.1625 Vehicle for Consolidated Appropriations Act 2018, for providing funding for government agencies.
Support H.R. 2929, the Federal Employee Combat Zone Tax Parity Act, which would extend the tax credit available to military personnel who service in combat zones to civilian federal employees who serve in combat zones.
Support H.R. 1291, the Washington, DC Admission Act, to provide for the admission of the State of Washington, DC into the Union.
Support H.R. 1205/S. 915 the Social Security Fairness Act of 2017, which would repeal both the Government Pension Offset (GPO) and the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP). Support H.R. 1251, the CPI-E Act of 2017, which would require Social Security and many federal retirement programs, including federal civilian retirement annuities, to use the Consumer Price Index for the Elderly (CPI-E) to calculate cost-of-living adjustments for those retirement benefits. Oppose H.R> 3200, the Taxpayer-Funded Pension Disclosure Act, which would make available through the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) personal pension information of retired federal employees, including full name, last place of employment, monthly annuity amount, their most recent position and retirement date.
Oppose cuts to Medicare and long-term services and supports under Medicaid. Oppose requirement that postal or federal retirees enroll in Medicare as a condition of continuing to receive earned retiree health benefits. Support reforms to lower the price of prescription drugs.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, U.S. Postal Service (USPS)
Support H.R. 1205/S. 915 the Social Security Fairness Act of 2017, which would repeal both the Government Pension Offset (GPO) and the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP). Support H.R. 1251, the CPI-E Act of 2017, which would require Social Security and many federal retirement programs, including federal civilian retirement annuities, to use the Consumer Price Index for the Elderly (CPI-E) to calculate cost-of-living adjustments for those retirement benefits. Oppose H.R> 3200, the Taxpayer-Funded Pension Disclosure Act, which would make available through the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) personal pension information of retired federal employees, including full name, last place of employment, monthly annuity amount, their most recent position and retirement date.
Support adequate federal funding for federal agencies to do the jobs tasked by Congress. Oppose across-the-board cuts to federal pay and benefits. Oppose H. Con. Res. 71, due to its reconciliation instructions to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform to find $32 billion in spending cuts from mandatory spending programs under its jurisdiction.
Support H.R. 1291, the Washington, DC Admission Act, to provide for the admission of the State of Washington, DC into the Union.
Oppose cuts to Medicare and long-term services and supports under Medicaid. Oppose requirement that postal or federal retirees enroll in Medicare as a condition of continuing to receive earned retiree health benefits. Support reforms to lower the price of prescription drugs.
Oppose H.R. 756, the Postal Service Reform Act of 2017, due to its requirement that postal retirees enroll in Medicare Part B in order to continue receiving their current, earned federal health insurance coverage. Support H. Res. 15, which expresses the sense of the House that the U.S. Postal Service should maintain six-day delivery. Support H. Res. 31, which expresses the sense of the House that the U.S. Postal Service should restore service standards as of July 1, 2012. Support H. Res. 28, which expresses the sense of the House that the U.S. Postal Service should continue to-the-door delivery for businesses and residential customers.
Oppose the repeal of the medical expense deduction in tax bill (H.R. 1). Oppose subjecting royalty income from the licensing of a non-profit's name or logo to the unrelated business income tax.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, U.S. Postal Service (USPS)
Support H.R. 1205/S. 915 the Social Security Fairness Act of 2017, which would repeal both the Government Pension Offset (GPO) and the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP). Support H.R. 1251, the CPI-E Act of 2017, which would require Social Security and many federal retirement programs, including federal civilian retirement annuities, to use the Consumer Price Index for the Elderly (CPI-E) to calculate cost-of-living adjustments for those retirement benefits. Oppose H.R> 3200, the Taxpayer-Funded Pension Disclosure Act, which would make available through the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) personal pension information of retired federal employees, including full name, last place of employment, monthly annuity amount, their most recent position and retirement date.
Oppose cuts to Medicare and long-term services and supports under Medicaid. Oppose requirement that postal or federal retirees enroll in Medicare as a condition of continuing to receive earned retiree health benefits. Support reforms to lower the price of prescription drugs.
Support adequate federal funding for federal agencies to do the jobs tasked by Congress. Oppose across-the-board cuts to federal pay and benefits. Oppose H. Con. Res. 71, due to its reconciliation instructions to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform to find $32 billion in spending cuts from mandatory spending programs under its jurisdiction.
Support H.R. 1291, the Washington, DC Admission Act, to provide for the admission of the State of Washington, DC into the Union.
Oppose H.R. 756, the Postal Service Reform Act of 2017, due to its requirement that postal retirees enroll in Medicare Part B in order to continue receiving their current, earned federal health insurance coverage. Support H. Res. 15, which expresses the sense of the House that the U.S. Postal Service should maintain six-day delivery. Support H. Res. 31, which expresses the sense of the House that the U.S. Postal Service should restore service standards as of July 1, 2012. Support H. Res. 28, which expresses the sense of the House that the U.S. Postal Service should continue to-the-door delivery for businesses and residential customers.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, U.S. Postal Service (USPS)
Oppose H.R. 756, the Postal Service Reform Act of 2017, due to its requirement that postal retirees enroll in Medicare Part B in order to continue receiving their current, earned federal health insurance coverage. Support H. Res. 15, which expresses the sense of the House that the U.S. Postal Service should maintain six-day delivery. Support H. Res. 31, which expresses the sense of the House that the U.S. Postal Service should restore service standards as of July 1, 2012. Support H. Res. 28, which expresses the sense of the House that the U.S. Postal Service should continue to-the-door delivery for businesses and residential customers.
Support H.R. 1205/S. 915 the Social Security Fairness Act of 2017, which would repeal both the Government Pension Offset (GPO) and the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP). Support the CPI-E Act of 2017, which would require Social Security and many federal retirement programs, including federal civilian retirement annuities, to use the Consumer Price Index for the Elderly (CPI-E) to calculate cost-of-living adjustments for those retirement benefits.
Support H.R. 757/S.255, the Federal Adjustment of Income Rates (FAIR) Act, which would provide a 2.0 percent pay raise for federal employees and a 1.2 percent increase in locality pay in 2018. Oppose H.R. 396, the "Tax Accountability" Act of 2017, which would mandate that no individual with an unpaid tax liability can be eligible for federal employment, and which would require agencies to review employee's tax liability. Support H.R. 20, The Government By the People Act of 2017, which would reform campaign finance laws to put small donors on par with wealthier donors. Would provide a tax credit for contributions and government matching contributions. Support H.R. 1594, the Wage Grade Parity Act, which would provide wage grade employees the same raise as General Schedule employees. Support H.R. 873, the TSP Modernization Act, which would allow for expanded and more flexible withdrawal options from Thrift Savings Plan accounts.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, U.S. Postal Service (USPS)
Support adequate federal funding for federal agencies to do the jobs tasked by Congress. Oppose across-the-board cuts to federal pay and benefits.
Support H.R. 757/S.255, the Federal Adjustment of Income Rates (FAIR) Act, which would provide a 2.0 percent pay raise for federal employees and a 1.2 percent increase in locality pay in 2018. Oppose H.R. 396, the "Tax Accountability" Act of 2017, which would mandate that no individual with an unpaid tax liability can be eligible for federal employment, and which would require agencies to review employee's tax liability. Support H.R. 20, The Government By the People Act of 2017, which would reform campaign finance laws to put small donors on par with wealthier donors. Would provide a tax credit for contributions and government matching contributions.
Oppose cuts to Medicare and long-term services and supports under Medicaid. Oppose requirement that postal or federal retirees enroll in Medicare as a condition of continuing to receive earned retiree health benefits. Support reforms to lower the price of prescription drugs.
Support H.R. 1291, the Washington, DC Admission Act, to provide for the admission of the State of Washington, DC into the Union.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, U.S. Postal Service (USPS)
Support H.R. 4585, The Federal Adjustment of Income Rates (FAIR) Act, which provides for a 3.98 percent pay raise for federal employees, along with a 1.4 percent average locality pay increase. Support S. 2699, The Federal Adjustment of Income Rates (FAIR) Act, which provides for a 5.3 percent pay raise for federal employees. Support H.R. 485, the Wage Grade Employee Parity Act, which provides the President with the authority to provide a pay raise for wage grade (or hourly) employees, whose raises must be authorized by Congress currently. The President currently has the authority with regard to pay raises for federal employees on the General Schedule. Support H.R. 785, the Federal Employee Pension Fairness Act, which would repeal laws passed in 2012 and 2013 that increased the Federal Employees Retirement System contributions for newly-hired federal employees. Support H.R. 313, the Wounded Warriors Federal Leave Act which entitles any federal employee who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rated at 30 percent or more, during the 12-month period beginning on the first day of employment, up to 104 hours of leave, without loss or reduction in pay, for purposes of undergoing medical treatment for the disability for which sick leave could regularly be used. Support S. 164, the Wounded Warriors Federal Leave Act which entitles any federal employee who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rated at 30 percent or more, during the 12-month period beginning on the first day of employment, up to 104 hours of leave, without loss or reduction in pay, for purposes of undergoing medical treatment for the disability for which sick leave could regularly be used. H.R. 138, the Access to Insurance for All Americans Act, which repeals the Affordable Care Act and establishes a national health program administered by the Office of Personnel Management to offer Federal Employees Health Benefits Program plans to individuals who are not federal employees or retirees. It creates separate risk pools for federal and non-federal participants. Support H.R. 532, the Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act of 2015, providing paid parental leave for federal employees. Support S. 2033, the Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act of 2015, providing paid parental leave for federal employees. Support H.R. 20, the Government By the People Act, which reforms campaign finance laws to put small donors to political campaigns on par with wealthier donors. It provides tax credits for campaign contributions and government matching contributions. Support H.R. 2175, the FEHBP Prescription Drug Oversight Act, which provides the Office of Personnel Management greater oversight authority over the prescription drug contracting and pricing methods of the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program. Support H.R. 2827, the Competitive Service Act, and S. 1580, the Competitive Service Act, which both would allow federal agencies to review and select job candidates from other federal agencies' "best qualified list" of applicants. Support H.R. 3029, the RECOVER Act, which requires the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to provide each individual whose personally identifiable information was compromised during data breaches of personnel records of federal employees in a network maintained by the Department of the Interior or in OPM systems containing federal employee background investigations with comprehensive identity protection coverage that is effective for the life of the individual and that includes not less than $5 million in identity theft insurance. Support S. 1746, the RECOVER Act, which requires the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to provide each individual whose personally identifiable information was compromised during data breaches of personnel records of federal employees in a network maintained by the Department of the Interior or in OPM systems containing federal employee background investigations with comprehensive identity protection coverage that is effective for the life of the individual and that includes not less than $5 million in identity theft insurance. Support S. 2035, the Federal Employee Fair Treatment Act, which would require federal employees furloughed or required to work due to a lapse in appropriations beginning on or after October 1, 2015, to be compensated after the lapse in appropriations ends. Employees required to work during the lapse in appropriations are permitted to use leave. The bill addresses a lapse in appropriations scheduled to occur if FY2016 appropriations legislation is not enacted prior to the beginning of the fiscal year on October 1, 2015. Oppose including a provision to reduce the rate of return on the Thrift Savings Plan G Fund in unrelated legislation, notably surface transportation spending authorization legislation. Support an extension to 10 years of identity restoration services and theft insurance provided to federal employees, retirees, spouses, and applicants effected by OPM security breaches. Support inclusion in appropriations bill. Support H.R. 3850, the Annuity Safety and Security Under Reasonable Enforcement (ASSURE) Act, which requires appropriate disclosures regarding "pension advance" schemes and caps the interest rates on these advances. Also creates a private right of action to allow individuals to enforce these laws in court. Support H.R. 1314, the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015, for its provisions to offset sequestration caps for annual discretionary spending / government funding, without including mandatory spending cuts affecting federal employees and retirees. Also support Medicare Part B premium provision (detailed in that issue area description). Oppose H.R. 4461, the Federal Employee Rights Act, which would limit the rights of federal employee unions by barring them from automatically deducting dues from workers' paychecks, alter the way union elections are conducted and prohibit unions from using dues to conduct political activity. Express views with regard to H.R. 4359, the Administrative Leave Reform Act and S. 2450, the Administrative Leave Act, supporting the Senate version solutions more than the House. Oppose S. 2921, the "Veterans First Act, due to provisions that would undermine merit-based service principles in the federal workforce. Support reforms of the Federal Long-Term Care Insurance Program, and support investigation into the reasons for recent premium increases.
Oppose H. Con. Res. 27, which assumed a total of $318 billion in budget "savings" from the federal workforce. Oppose S. Con Res. 11, which assumed $170 billion in budget "savings" from the federal workforce. Support H.R. 1314, the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015, for its provisions to offset sequestration caps for annual discretionary spending / government funding, without including mandatory spending cuts affecting federal employees and retirees. Also support Medicare Part B premium provision (detailed in that issue area description). Oppose H. Con. Res. 125, which assumes massive budget cuts from the federal workforce.
Support H.R. 317, the New Columbia Admissions Act, which would make the District of Columbia a state.
Support administrative action or legislation to prevent a disproportionate increase in Medicare Part B premiums for about 30 percent of beneficiaries, including hundreds of thousands of federal retirees. Support H.R. 3696, the Medicare Premium Fairness Act of 2015 & S. 2148, the Protecting Medicare Beneficiaries Act of 2015. Both bills would keep Medicare Part B premiums and deductibles at 2015 levels for all beneficiaries in 2016. Support H.R. 1314 for its provisions to lower 2016 Medicare Part B premiums for those individuals not held harmless from an increase. Support H.R. 6428, to limit Medicare Part B premium increases for 2017.
Support H.R. 973, the Social Security Fairness Act of 2015, which repeals both the Government Pension Offset (GPO) and the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP). Support S. 1651, the Social Security Fairness Act of 2015, which repeals both the Government Pension Offset (GPO) and the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP). Support H.R. 711, the Equal Treatment of Public Servants Act, which would reform the WEP, reducing its penalty for current benficiaries, and on average and for most future beneficiaries. Support S. 2251, the Seniors and Veterans Emergency (SAVE) Benefits Act, which would provide a $581 payment for Social Security beneficiaries and veterans or tax credit for government retirees in lieu of a cost-of-living adjustment for 2016. Also support H.R. 4144 and H.R. 4012, essentially identical bills in the House. Support H.R. 3351, the CPI-E Act of 2015, which would base cost-of-living adjustments for federal retirement benefits on the CPI-E (price index for the elderly) instead of the CPI-W.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, U.S. Postal Service (USPS)
Support H.R. 4585, The Federal Adjustment of Income Rates (FAIR) Act, which provides for a 3.98 percent pay raise for federal employees, along with a 1.4 percent average locality pay increase. Support S. 2699, The Federal Adjustment of Income Rates (FAIR) Act, which provides for a 5.3 percent pay raise for federal employees. Support H.R. 485, the Wage Grade Employee Parity Act, which provides the President with the authority to provide a pay raise for wage grade (or hourly) employees, whose raises must be authorized by Congress currently. The President currently has the authority with regard to pay raises for federal employees on the General Schedule. Support H.R. 785, the Federal Employee Pension Fairness Act, which would repeal laws passed in 2012 and 2013 that increased the Federal Employees Retirement System contributions for newly-hired federal employees. Support H.R. 313, the Wounded Warriors Federal Leave Act which entitles any federal employee who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rated at 30 percent or more, during the 12-month period beginning on the first day of employment, up to 104 hours of leave, without loss or reduction in pay, for purposes of undergoing medical treatment for the disability for which sick leave could regularly be used. Support S. 164, the Wounded Warriors Federal Leave Act which entitles any federal employee who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rated at 30 percent or more, during the 12-month period beginning on the first day of employment, up to 104 hours of leave, without loss or reduction in pay, for purposes of undergoing medical treatment for the disability for which sick leave could regularly be used. H.R. 138, the Access to Insurance for All Americans Act, which repeals the Affordable Care Act and establishes a national health program administered by the Office of Personnel Management to offer Federal Employees Health Benefits Program plans to individuals who are not federal employees or retirees. It creates separate risk pools for federal and non-federal participants. Support H.R. 532, the Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act of 2015, providing paid parental leave for federal employees. Support S. 2033, the Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act of 2015, providing paid parental leave for federal employees. Support H.R. 20, the Government By the People Act, which reforms campaign finance laws to put small donors to political campaigns on par with wealthier donors. It provides tax credits for campaign contributions and government matching contributions. Support H.R. 2175, the FEHBP Prescription Drug Oversight Act, which provides the Office of Personnel Management greater oversight authority over the prescription drug contracting and pricing methods of the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program. Support H.R. 2827, the Competitive Service Act, and S. 1580, the Competitive Service Act, which both would allow federal agencies to review and select job candidates from other federal agencies' "best qualified list" of applicants. Support H.R. 3029, the RECOVER Act, which requires the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to provide each individual whose personally identifiable information was compromised during data breaches of personnel records of federal employees in a network maintained by the Department of the Interior or in OPM systems containing federal employee background investigations with comprehensive identity protection coverage that is effective for the life of the individual and that includes not less than $5 million in identity theft insurance. Support S. 1746, the RECOVER Act, which requires the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to provide each individual whose personally identifiable information was compromised during data breaches of personnel records of federal employees in a network maintained by the Department of the Interior or in OPM systems containing federal employee background investigations with comprehensive identity protection coverage that is effective for the life of the individual and that includes not less than $5 million in identity theft insurance. Support S. 2035, the Federal Employee Fair Treatment Act, which would require federal employees furloughed or required to work due to a lapse in appropriations beginning on or after October 1, 2015, to be compensated after the lapse in appropriations ends. Employees required to work during the lapse in appropriations are permitted to use leave. The bill addresses a lapse in appropriations scheduled to occur if FY2016 appropriations legislation is not enacted prior to the beginning of the fiscal year on October 1, 2015. Oppose including a provision to reduce the rate of return on the Thrift Savings Plan G Fund in unrelated legislation, notably surface transportation spending authorization legislation. Support an extension to 10 years of identity restoration services and theft insurance provided to federal employees, retirees, spouses, and applicants effected by OPM security breaches. Support inclusion in appropriations bill. Support H.R. 3850, the Annuity Safety and Security Under Reasonable Enforcement (ASSURE) Act, which requires appropriate disclosures regarding "pension advance" schemes and caps the interest rates on these advances. Also creates a private right of action to allow individuals to enforce these laws in court. Support H.R. 1314, the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015, for its provisions to offset sequestration caps for annual discretionary spending / government funding, without including mandatory spending cuts affecting federal employees and retirees. Also support Medicare Part B premium provision (detailed in that issue area description). Oppose H.R. 4461, the Federal Employee Rights Act, which would limit the rights of federal employee unions by barring them from automatically deducting dues from workers' paychecks, alter the way union elections are conducted and prohibit unions from using dues to conduct political activity. Express views with regard to H.R. 4359, the Administrative Leave Reform Act and S. 2450, the Administrative Leave Act, supporting the Senate version solutions more than the House. Oppose S. 2921, the "Veterans First Act, due to provisions that would undermine merit-based service principles in the federal workforce. Support reforms of the Federal Long-Term Care Insurance Program, and support investigation into the reasons for recent premium increases.
Support H.R. 973, the Social Security Fairness Act of 2015, which repeals both the Government Pension Offset (GPO) and the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP). Support S. 1651, the Social Security Fairness Act of 2015, which repeals both the Government Pension Offset (GPO) and the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP). Support H.R. 711, the Equal Treatment of Public Servants Act, which would reform the WEP, reducing its penalty for current benficiaries, and on average and for most future beneficiaries. Support S. 2251, the Seniors and Veterans Emergency (SAVE) Benefits Act, which would provide a $581 payment for Social Security beneficiaries and veterans or tax credit for government retirees in lieu of a cost-of-living adjustment for 2016. Also support H.R. 4144 and H.R. 4012, essentially identical bills in the House. Support H.R. 3351, the CPI-E Act of 2015, which would base cost-of-living adjustments for federal retirement benefits on the CPI-E (price index for the elderly) instead of the CPI-W.
Support H.R. 317, the New Columbia Admissions Act, which would make the District of Columbia a state.
Support H. Res. 12, in support of six-day delivery. Support H. Res. 28, in support of to-the-door delivery. Support H. Res. 54, in support of maintaining service standards. Support H.R. 784, the Protect Overnight Delivery Act. Support S. 1742, the Rural Postal Act of 2015. The bill would return service standards to July 2012 standards, preserves six-day delivery, and would put a two-year moratorium on plant closures. Oppose provisions of S. 2051, The Improving Postal Operations, Service and Transparency Act (iPost) of 2015, (i) to require postal employees to enroll in Medicare in order to continue to receive their current federal health insurance coverage and (ii) to cut workers' compensation benefits for injured federal employees. Oppose provisions of discussion draft of Postal Reform legislation that would require postal retirees and family members to enroll in medicare or lose their retiree health benefits. Oppose H.R. 5714 due to provisions requiring postal retirees to enroll in Medicare or lose their earned retiree health benefits.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, U.S. Postal Service (USPS)
Support H.R. 4585, The Federal Adjustment of Income Rates (FAIR) Act, which provides for a 3.98 percent pay raise for federal employees, along with a 1.4 percent average locality pay increase. Support S. 2699, The Federal Adjustment of Income Rates (FAIR) Act, which provides for a 5.3 percent pay raise for federal employees. Support H.R. 485, the Wage Grade Employee Parity Act, which provides the President with the authority to provide a pay raise for wage grade (or hourly) employees, whose raises must be authorized by Congress currently. The President currently has the authority with regard to pay raises for federal employees on the General Schedule. Support H.R. 785, the Federal Employee Pension Fairness Act, which would repeal laws passed in 2012 and 2013 that increased the Federal Employees Retirement System contributions for newly-hired federal employees. Support H.R. 313, the Wounded Warriors Federal Leave Act which entitles any federal employee who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rated at 30 percent or more, during the 12-month period beginning on the first day of employment, up to 104 hours of leave, without loss or reduction in pay, for purposes of undergoing medical treatment for the disability for which sick leave could regularly be used. Support S. 164, the Wounded Warriors Federal Leave Act which entitles any federal employee who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rated at 30 percent or more, during the 12-month period beginning on the first day of employment, up to 104 hours of leave, without loss or reduction in pay, for purposes of undergoing medical treatment for the disability for which sick leave could regularly be used. H.R. 138, the Access to Insurance for All Americans Act, which repeals the Affordable Care Act and establishes a national health program administered by the Office of Personnel Management to offer Federal Employees Health Benefits Program plans to individuals who are not federal employees or retirees. It creates separate risk pools for federal and non-federal participants. Support H.R. 532, the Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act of 2015, providing paid parental leave for federal employees. Support S. 2033, the Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act of 2015, providing paid parental leave for federal employees. Support H.R. 20, the Government By the People Act, which reforms campaign finance laws to put small donors to political campaigns on par with wealthier donors. It provides tax credits for campaign contributions and government matching contributions. Support H.R. 2175, the FEHBP Prescription Drug Oversight Act, which provides the Office of Personnel Management greater oversight authority over the prescription drug contracting and pricing methods of the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program. Support H.R. 2827, the Competitive Service Act, and S. 1580, the Competitive Service Act, which both would allow federal agencies to review and select job candidates from other federal agencies' "best qualified list" of applicants. Support H.R. 3029, the RECOVER Act, which requires the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to provide each individual whose personally identifiable information was compromised during data breaches of personnel records of federal employees in a network maintained by the Department of the Interior or in OPM systems containing federal employee background investigations with comprehensive identity protection coverage that is effective for the life of the individual and that includes not less than $5 million in identity theft insurance. Support S. 1746, the RECOVER Act, which requires the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to provide each individual whose personally identifiable information was compromised during data breaches of personnel records of federal employees in a network maintained by the Department of the Interior or in OPM systems containing federal employee background investigations with comprehensive identity protection coverage that is effective for the life of the individual and that includes not less than $5 million in identity theft insurance. Support S. 2035, the Federal Employee Fair Treatment Act, which would require federal employees furloughed or required to work due to a lapse in appropriations beginning on or after October 1, 2015, to be compensated after the lapse in appropriations ends. Employees required to work during the lapse in appropriations are permitted to use leave. The bill addresses a lapse in appropriations scheduled to occur if FY2016 appropriations legislation is not enacted prior to the beginning of the fiscal year on October 1, 2015. Oppose including a provision to reduce the rate of return on the Thrift Savings Plan G Fund in unrelated legislation, notably surface transportation spending authorization legislation. Support an extension to 10 years of identity restoration services and theft insurance provided to federal employees, retirees, spouses, and applicants effected by OPM security breaches. Support inclusion in appropriations bill. Support H.R. 3850, the Annuity Safety and Security Under Reasonable Enforcement (ASSURE) Act, which requires appropriate disclosures regarding "pension advance" schemes and caps the interest rates on these advances. Also creates a private right of action to allow individuals to enforce these laws in court. Support H.R. 1314, the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015, for its provisions to offset sequestration caps for annual discretionary spending / government funding, without including mandatory spending cuts affecting federal employees and retirees. Also support Medicare Part B premium provision (detailed in that issue area description). Oppose H.R. 4461, the Federal Employee Rights Act, which would limit the rights of federal employee unions by barring them from automatically deducting dues from workers' paychecks, alter the way union elections are conducted and prohibit unions from using dues to conduct political activity. Express views with regard to H.R. 4359, the Administrative Leave Reform Act and S. 2450, the Administrative Leave Act, supporting the Senate version solutions more than the House. Oppose S. 2921, the "Veterans First Act, due to provisions that would undermine merit-based service principles in the federal workforce.
Oppose H. Con. Res. 27, which assumed a total of $318 billion in budget "savings" from the federal workforce. Oppose S. Con Res. 11, which assumed $170 billion in budget "savings" from the federal workforce. Support H.R. 1314, the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015, for its provisions to offset sequestration caps for annual discretionary spending / government funding, without including mandatory spending cuts affecting federal employees and retirees. Also support Medicare Part B premium provision (detailed in that issue area description). Oppose H. Con. Res. 125, which assumes massive budget cuts from the federal workforce.
Support H. Res. 12, in support of six-day delivery. Support H. Res. 28, in support of to-the-door delivery. Support H. Res. 54, in support of maintaining service standards. Support H.R. 784, the Protect Overnight Delivery Act. Support S. 1742, the Rural Postal Act of 2015. The bill would return service standards to July 2012 standards, preserves six-day delivery, and would put a two-year moratorium on plant closures. Oppose provisions of S. 2051, The Improving Postal Operations, Service and Transparency Act (iPost) of 2015, (i) to require postal employees to enroll in Medicare in order to continue to receive their current federal health insurance coverage and (ii) to cut workers' compensation benefits for injured federal employees. Oppose provisions of discussion draft of Postal Reform legislation that would require postal retirees and family members to enroll in medicare or lose their retiree health benefits.
Support H.R. 973, the Social Security Fairness Act of 2015, which repeals both the Government Pension Offset (GPO) and the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP). Support S. 1651, the Social Security Fairness Act of 2015, which repeals both the Government Pension Offset (GPO) and the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP). Support H.R. 711, the Equal Treatment of Public Servants Act, which would reform the WEP, reducing its penalty for current benficiaries, and on average and for most future beneficiaries. Support S. 2251, the Seniors and Veterans Emergency (SAVE) Benefits Act, which would provide a $581 payment for Social Security beneficiaries and veterans or tax credit for government retirees in lieu of a cost-of-living adjustment for 2016. Also support H.R. 4144 and H.R. 4012, essentially identical bills in the House. Support H.R. 3351, the CPI-E Act of 2015, which would base cost-of-living adjustments for federal retirement benefits on the CPI-E (price index for the elderly) instead of the CPI-W.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, U.S. Postal Service (USPS)
Support H. Res. 12, in support of six-day delivery. Support H. Res. 28, in support of to-the-door delivery. Support H. Res. 54, in support of maintaining service standards. Support H.R. 784, the Protect Overnight Delivery Act. Support S. 1742, the Rural Postal Act of 2015. The bill would return service standards to July 2012 standards, preserves six-day delivery, and would put a two-year moratorium on plant closures. Oppose provisions of S. 2051, The Improving Postal Operations, Service and Transparency Act (iPost) of 2015, (i) to require postal employees to enroll in Medicare in order to continue to receive their current federal health insurance coverage and (ii) to cut workers' compensation benefits for injured federal employees.
Oppose H. Con. Res. 27, which assumed a total of $318 billion in budget "savings" from the federal workforce. Oppose S. Con Res. 11, which assumed $170 billion in budget "savings" from the federal workforce. Support H.R. 1314, the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015, for its provisions to offset sequestration caps for annual discretionary spending / government funding, without including mandatory spending cuts affecting federal employees and retirees. Also support Medicare Part B premium provision (detailed in that issue area description). Oppose H. Con. Res. 125, which assumes massive budget cuts from the federal workforce.
Support H.R. 973, the Social Security Fairness Act of 2015, which repeals both the Government Pension Offset (GPO) and the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP). Support S. 1651, the Social Security Fairness Act of 2015, which repeals both the Government Pension Offset (GPO) and the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP). Support H.R. 711, the Equal Treatment of Public Servants Act, which would reform the WEP, reducing its penalty for current benficiaries, and on average and for most future beneficiaries. Support S. 2251, the Seniors and Veterans Emergency (SAVE) Benefits Act, which would provide a $581 payment for Social Security beneficiaries and veterans or tax credit for government retirees in lieu of a cost-of-living adjustment for 2016. Also support H.R. 4144 and H.R. 4012, essentially identical bills in the House. Support H.R. 3351, the CPI-E Act of 2015, which would base cost-of-living adjustments for federal retirement benefits on the CPI-E (price index for the elderly) instead of the CPI-W.
Support H.R. 317, the New Columbia Admissions Act, which would make the District of Columbia a state.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, U.S. Postal Service (USPS)
Support H.R. 317, the New Columbia Admissions Act, which would make the District of Columbia a state.
Oppose H. Con. Res. 27, which assumed a total of $318 billion in budget "savings" from the federal workforce. Oppose S. Con Res. 11, which assumed $170 billion in budget "savings" from the federal workforce. Support H.R. 1314, the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015, for its provisions to offset sequestration caps for annual discretionary spending / government funding, without including mandatory spending cuts affecting federal employees and retirees. Also support Medicare Part B premium provision (detailed in that issue area description).
Support administrative action or legislation to prevent a disproportionate increase in Medicare Part B premiums for about 30 percent of beneficiaries, including hundreds of thousands of federal retirees. Support H.R. 3696, the Medicare Premium Fairness Act of 2015 & S. 2148, the Protecting Medicare Beneficiaries Act of 2015. Both bills would keep Medicare Part B premiums and deductibles at 2015 levels for all beneficiaries in 2016. Support H.R. 1314 for its provisions to lower 2016 Medicare Part B premiums for those individuals not held harmless from an increase.
Support H.R. 973, the Social Security Fairness Act of 2015, which repeals both the Government Pension Offset (GPO) and the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP). Support S. 1651, the Social Security Fairness Act of 2015, which repeals both the Government Pension Offset (GPO) and the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP). Support H.R. 711, the Equal Treatment of Public Servants Act, which would reform the WEP, reducing its penalty for current benficiaries, and on average and for most future beneficiaries. Support S. 2251, the Seniors and Veterans Emergency (SAVE) Benefits Act, which would provide a $581 payment for Social Security beneficiaries and veterans or tax credit for government retirees in lieu of a cost-of-living adjustment for 2016. Also support H.R. 4144 and H.R. 4012, essentially identical bills in the House. Support H.R. 3351, the CPI-E Act of 2015, which would base cost-of-living adjustments for federal retirement benefits on the CPI-E (price index for the elderly) instead of the CPI-W.
Support H. Res. 12, in support of six-day delivery. Support H. Res. 28, in support of to-the-door delivery. Support H. Res. 54, in support of maintaining service standards. Support H.R. 784, the Protect Overnight Delivery Act. Support S. 1742, the Rural Postal Act of 2015. The bill would return service standards to July 2012 standards, preserves six-day delivery, and would put a two-year moratorium on plant closures. Oppose provisions of S. 2051, The Improving Postal Operations, Service and Transparency Act (iPost) of 2015, (i) to require postal employees to enroll in Medicare in order to continue to receive their current federal health insurance coverage and (ii) to cut workers' compensation benefits for injured federal employees.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, U.S. Postal Service (USPS)
Support H.R. 304, The Federal Adjustment of Income Rates (FAIR) Act, which provides for a 3.8 percent pay raise for federal employees. Support S. 164, The Federal Adjustment of Income Rates (FAIR) Act, which provides for a 3.8 percent pay raise for federal employees. Support H.R. 485, the Wage Grade Employee Parity Act, which provides the President with the authority to provide a pay raise for wage grade (or hourly) employees, whose raises must be authorized by Congress currently. The President currently has the authority with regard to pay raises for federal employees on the General Schedule. Support H.R. 785, the Federal Employee Pension Fairness Act, which would repeal laws passed in 2012 and 2013 that increased the Federal Employees Retirement System contributions for newly-hired federal employees. Support H.R. 313, the Wounded Warriors Federal Leave Act which entitles any federal employee who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rated at 30 percent or more, during the 12-month period beginning on the first day of employment, up to 104 hours of leave, without loss or reduction in pay, for purposes of undergoing medical treatment for the disability for which sick leave could regularly be used. Support S. 164, the Wounded Warriors Federal Leave Act which entitles any federal employee who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rated at 30 percent or more, during the 12-month period beginning on the first day of employment, up to 104 hours of leave, without loss or reduction in pay, for purposes of undergoing medical treatment for the disability for which sick leave could regularly be used. H.R. 138, the Access to Insurance for All Americans Act, which repeals the Affordable Care Act and establishes a national health program administered by the Office of Personnel Management to offer Federal Employees Health Benefits Program plans to individuals who are not federal employees or retirees. It creates separate risk pools for federal and non-federal participants. Support H.R. 532, the Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act of 2015, providing paid parental leave for federal employees. Support S. 2033, the Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act of 2015, providing paid parental leave for federal employees. Support H.R. 20, the Government By the People Act, which reforms campaign finance laws to put small donors to political campaigns on par with wealthier donors. It provides tax credits for campaign contributions and government matching contributions. Support H.R. 2175, the FEHBP Prescription Drug Oversight Act, which provides the Office of Personnel Management greater oversight authority over the prescription drug contracting and pricing methods of the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program. Support H.R. 2827, the Competitive Service Act, and S. 1580, the Competitive Service Act, which both would allow federal agencies to review and select job candidates from other federal agencies' "best qualified list" of applicants. Support H.R. 3029, the RECOVER Act, which requires the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to provide each individual whose personally identifiable information was compromised during data breaches of personnel records of federal employees in a network maintained by the Department of the Interior or in OPM systems containing federal employee background investigations with comprehensive identity protection coverage that is effective for the life of the individual and that includes not less than $5 million in identity theft insurance. Support S. 1746, the RECOVER Act, which requires the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to provide each individual whose personally identifiable information was compromised during data breaches of personnel records of federal employees in a network maintained by the Department of the Interior or in OPM systems containing federal employee background investigations with comprehensive identity protection coverage that is effective for the life of the individual and that includes not less than $5 million in identity theft insurance. Support S. 2035, the Federal Employee Fair Treatment Act, which would require federal employees furloughed or required to work due to a lapse in appropriations beginning on or after October 1, 2015, to be compensated after the lapse in appropriations ends. Employees required to work during the lapse in appropriations are permitted to use leave. The bill addresses a lapse in appropriations scheduled to occur if FY2016 appropriations legislation is not enacted prior to the beginning of the fiscal year on October 1, 2015. Oppose including a provision to reduce the rate of return on the Thrift Savings Plan G Fund in unrelated legislation, notably surface transportation spending authorization legislation.
Support administrative action or legislation to prevent a disproportionate increase in Medicare Part B premiums for about 30 percent of beneficiaries, including hundreds of thousands of federal retirees.
Support H.R. 317, the New Columbia Admissions Act, which would make the District of Columbia a state.
Oppose H. Con. Res. 27, which assumed a total of $318 billion in budget "savings" from the federal workforce. Oppose S. Con Res. 11, which assumed $170 billion in budget "savings" from the federal workforce.
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, U.S. Postal Service (USPS)
Support H. Res. 12, in support of six-day delivery. Support H. Res. 28, in support of to-the-door delivery. Support H. Res. 54, in support of maintaining service standards. Support H.R. 784, the Protect Overnight Delivery Act.
Support H.R. 304, The Federal Adjustment of Income Rates (FAIR) Act, which provides for a 3.8 percent pay raise for federal employees. Support S. 164, The Federal Adjustment of Income Rates (FAIR) Act, which provides for a 3.8 percent pay raise for federal employees. Support H.R. 485, the Wage Grade Employee Parity Act, which provides the President with the authority to provide a pay raise for wage grade (or hourly) employees, whose raises must be authorized by Congress currently. The President currently has the authority with regard to pay raises for federal employees on the General Schedule. Support H.R. 785, the Federal Employee Pension Fairness Act, which would repeal laws passed in 2012 and 2013 that increased the Federal Employees Retirement System contributions for newly-hired federal employees. Support H.R. 313, the Wounded Warriors Federal Leave Act which entitles any federal employee who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rated at 30 percent or more, during the 12-month period beginning on the first day of employment, up to 104 hours of leave, without loss or reduction in pay, for purposes of undergoing medical treatment for the disability for which sick leave could regularly be used. Support S. 164, the Wounded Warriors Federal Leave Act which entitles any federal employee who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rated at 30 percent or more, during the 12-month period beginning on the first day of employment, up to 104 hours of leave, without loss or reduction in pay, for purposes of undergoing medical treatment for the disability for which sick leave could regularly be used. H.R. 138, the Access to Insurance for All Americans Act, which repeals the Affordable Care Act and establishes a national health program administered by the Office of Personnel Management to offer Federal Employees Health Benefits Program plans to individuals who are not federal employees or retirees. It creates separate risk pools for federal and non-federal participants. Support H.R. 532, the Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act of 2015, providing paid parental leave for federal employees. Support H.R. 20, the Government By the People Act, which reforms campaign finance laws to put small donors to political campaigns on par with wealthier donors. It provides tax credits for campaign contributions and government matching contributions. Support H.R. 2175, the FEHBP Prescription Drug Oversight Act, which provides the Office of Personnel Management greater oversight authority over the prescription drug contracting and pricing methods of the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program. Support H.R. 2827, the Competitive Service Act, and S. 1580, the Competitive Service Act, which both would allow federal agencies to review and select job candidates from other federal agencies' "best qualified list" of applicants.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, U.S. Postal Service (USPS)
Support H.R. 304, The Federal Adjustment of Income Rates (FAIR) Act, which provides for a 3.8 percent pay raise for federal employees. Support S. 164, The Federal Adjustment of Income Rates (FAIR) Act, which provides for a 3.8 percent pay raise for federal employees. Support H.R. 485, the Wage Grade Employee Parity Act, which provides the President with the authority to provide a pay raise for wage grade (or hourly) employees, whose raises must be authorized by Congress currently. The President currently has the authority with regard to pay raises for federal employees on the General Schedule. Support H.R. 785, the Federal Employee Pension Fairness Act, which would repeal laws passed in 2012 and 2013 that increased the Federal Employees Retirement System contributions for newly-hired federal employees. Support H.R. 313, the Wounded Warriors Federal Leave Act which entitles any federal employee who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rated at 30 percent or more, during the 12-month period beginning on the first day of employment, up to 104 hours of leave, without loss or reduction in pay, for purposes of undergoing medical treatment for the disability for which sick leave could regularly be used. Support S. 164, the Wounded Warriors Federal Leave Act which entitles any federal employee who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rated at 30 percent or more, during the 12-month period beginning on the first day of employment, up to 104 hours of leave, without loss or reduction in pay, for purposes of undergoing medical treatment for the disability for which sick leave could regularly be used. H.R. 138, the Access to Insurance for All Americans Act, which repeals the Affordable Care Act and establishes a national health program administered by the Office of Personnel Management to offer Federal Employees Health Benefits Program plans to individuals who are not federal employees or retirees. It creates separate risk pools for federal and non-federal participants. Support H.R. 532, the Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act of 2015, providing paid parental leave for federal employees. Support H.R. 20, the Government By the People Act, which reforms campaign finance laws to put small donors to political campaigns on par with wealthier donors. It provides tax credits for campaign contributions and government matching contributions.
Support H.R. 317, the New Columbia Admissions Act, which would make the District of Columbia a state.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, U.S. Postal Service (USPS)
Support H.R. 630, the Postal Service Protection Act. Support S. 316, the Postal Service Protection Act. Support H.R. 961, the United States Postal Service Stabilization Act of 2013 Oppose H.R. 2748, the Postal Reform Act of 2013 Oppose S. 1486, the Postal Reform Act of 2013. Support amendment to remove provisions related to Federal Employees Compensation Act revisions. Oppose draft bill representing the President's postal reform proposals. Oppose H.R. 4670, the "Secure Delivery for America Act."
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, U.S. Postal Service (USPS)
Support H.R. 630, the Postal Service Protection Act.Support S. 316, the Postal Service Protection Act. Support H.R. 961, the United States Postal Service Stabilization Act of 2013 Oppose H.R. 2748, the Postal Reform Act of 2013 Oppose S. 1486, the Postal Reform Act of 2013. Support amendment to remove provisions related to Federal Employees Compensation Act revisions. Oppose draft bill representing the President's postal reform proposals. Oppose H.R. 4670.
Oppose H. Con. Res. 96, Fiscal year 2015 Budget Resolution - assumes reduction of federal workforce by 10 percent and an increase in federal employee contributions toward retirement. Oppose amendment that would require cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) to be determined by the chained CPI.Support H. Con. Res. 34, S. Con. Res. 15, expressing opposition to an adoption of the Chained CPI for cost-of-living adjustments.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, U.S. Postal Service (USPS)
Oppose H. Con. Res. 96, Fiscal year 2015 Budget Resolution - assumes reduction of federal workforce by 10 percent and an increase in federal employee contributions toward retirementSupport H.R. 26, Deferred Benefits Adjustment Act of 2013 Oppose H.R. 249, the Federal Employee Tax Accountability Act of 2013 Support H.R. 517, a bill to provide that four of the 12 weeks of parental leave available to a federal employee shall be paid leave. Support H.R. 1367, FEHBP Prescription Drug Integrity, Transparency, and Cost Savings Act. Oppose H.R. 1780, a bill that would remove federal employees from the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHBP), instead only allowing the provision of health benefits through state-based insurance exchanges. Support H.R. 1795, the Social Security Fairness Act of 2013, & S. 896, the Social Security Fairness Act of 2013. Both bills repeal both the Government Pension Offset (GPO) and the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP). Oppose H.R. 1541, the Common Sense in Compensation Act Oppose H.R. 1660, the Government Customer Service Improvement Act Oppose H.R. 2009, Keep the IRS Off Your Health Care Oppose H.R. 2565, the Stop Targeting Our Politics IRS Act Oppose H.R. 2579, the Government Employee Accountability Act Oppose H.R. 2711, the Citizen Empowerment Act Oppose H.R. 2879, the Stop Government Abuse Act Support H.R. 3201, Pay Our Military Act Support Federal Employee Retroactive Pay Fairness Act, S. 1567/H.R. 3223. Support H.Res. 388, in support of federal employees. Support H.R. 3310, the ASSURE Act, to protect federal retirees from predatory lending practices. Support H.R. 3744, the Federal Employee Pay Restoration Act. Support H.R. 4193, Smart Savings Act. Support H.R. 4202, the CPI-E Act of 2014 Support H.R. 4306, FAIR Act. Support amendment to H.R. 4435, the National Defense Authorization Act of 2015, to extend authority of agencies to rehire annuitants on a limited basis without a salary offset for their annuities. Support H.R. 4621, Federal Employee Combat Zone Tax Parity Act Support issuance of regulations on phased retirement for federal employees
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE
Oppose H. Con. Res. 25, Fiscal year 2014 Budget Resolution - assumes reduction of federal workforce by 10 percent and an increase in federal employee contributions toward retirement. Oppose amendment that would require cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) to be determined by the chained CPI.Support H. Con. Res. 34, S. Con. Res. 15, expressing opposition to an adoption of the Chained CPI for cost-of-living adjustments. Oppose continuation of pay freeze for federal employees. Oppose continuation of sequestration-level funding. S. Con. Res. 8
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Support H.R. 630, the Postal Service Protection Act.Support S. 316, the Postal Service Protection Act. Support H.R. 961, the United States Postal Service Stabilization Act of 2013 Oppose H.R. 2748, the Postal Reform Act of 2013 Oppose S. 1486, the Postal Reform Act of 2013
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Support H.R. 630, the Postal Service Protection Act.Support S. 316, the Postal Service Protection Act. Support H.R. 961, the United States Postal Service Stabilization Act of 2013 Oppose H.R. 2748, the Postal Reform Act of 2013 Oppose S. 1486, the Postal Reform Act of 2013
Oppose H. Con. Res. 25, Fiscal year 2014 Budget Resolution - assumes reduction of federal workforce by 10 percent and an increase in federal employee contributions toward retirement. Oppose amendment that would require cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) to be determined by the chained CPI.Support H. Con. Res. 34, S. Con. Res. 15, expressing opposition to an adoption of the Chained CPI for cost-of-living adjustments. Oppose continuation of pay freeze for federal employees. Oppose continuation of sequestration-level funding. S. Con. Res. 8 Oppose H.J. Res. 59, Continuing Appropriations Resolution 2014 (support Senate-amended versions to keep government operating, no strings attached)
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE
Oppose H. Con. Res. 25, Fiscal year 2014 Budget Resolution - assumes reduction of federal workforce by 10 percent and an increase in federal employee contributions toward retirementSupport H.R. 26, Deferred Benefits Adjustment Act of 2013 Oppose H.R. 249, the Federal Employee Tax Accountability Act of 2013 Support H.R. 517, a bill to provide that four of the 12 weeks of parental leave available to a federal employee shall be paid leave. Support H.R. 1367, FEHBP Prescription Drug Integrity, Transparency, and Cost Savings Act. Oppose H.R. 1780, a bill that would remove federal employees from the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHBP), instead only allowing the provision of health benefits through state-based insurance exchanges. Support H.R. 1795, the Social Security Fairness Act of 2013, & S. 896, the Social Security Fairness Act of 2013. Both bills repeal both the Government Pension Offset (GPO) and the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP).
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
H.R. 1351: USPS Pension Obligation Recalculation and Restoration Act of 2011. H.R. 2017: Continuing Appropriations Act, 2012. H.R. 2309: Postal Reform Act of 2011. S. 353: U.S. Postal Service Improvements Act of 2011. S. 1010: Postal Operations Sustainment and Transformation Act of 2011. S. 1789: 21st Century Postal Service Act of 2011.
H. Con. Res. 34: FY2012 Concurrent Resolution on the Budget. H. Con. Res. 112, Fiscal Year 2013 Concurrent Resolution on the Budget. (opposed) H.R. 5652 - Sequester Replacement Reconciliation Act of 2012 (opposed) H.J. Res. 117, Continuing Appropriations Act
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
H.R. 1351: USPS Pension Obligation Recalculation and Restoration Act of 2011. H.R. 2017: Continuing Appropriations Act, 2012. H.R. 2309: Postal Reform Act of 2011. S. 353: U.S. Postal Service Improvements Act of 2011. S. 1010: Postal Operations Sustainment and Transformation Act of 2011. S. 1789: 21st Century Postal Service Act of 2011.
H. Con. Res. 34: FY2012 Concurrent Resolution on the Budget. H. Con. Res. 112, Fiscal Year 2013 Concurrent Resolution on the Budget. (opposed) H.R. 5652 - Sequester Replacement Reconciliation Act of 2012 (opposed) H.J. Res. 117, Continuing Appropriations Act
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE
H. Con. Res. 34: FY2012 Concurrent Resolution on the Budget. H.R. 657: Federal Workforce Reduction Act of 2011: To reduce the number of civil service employees in the executive branch. (opposed) H.R. 828: Federal Employee Tax Accountability Act of 2011. To make an individual who has a seriously delinquent tax debt ineligible to be appointed, or to continue serving, as a federal employee. (opposed) H.R. 1332: Social Security Fairness Act of 2011: To amend title II of the Social Security Act to repeal the Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions. (supported) H.R. 1470: To amend title 5, United States Code, to extend the probationary period applicable to appointments in the civil service. (opposed) H.R. 1779: Federal Hiring Freeze Act of 2011: To reduce the number of civil service employees in the executive branch. (opposed) H.R. 2061: Civilian Service Recognition Act of 2011: To authorize the presentation of a United States flag at the funeral of Federal civilian employees who are killed while performing official duties or because of their status as a Federal employee. (supported) H.R. 2114: Reducing the Size of the Federal Government Through Attrition Act of 2011. (oppposed) H.R. 2465: Federal Workers' Compensation Modernization and Improvement Act of 2011. (supported) H.R. 3630: Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act of 2011. Opposed increases in employee contributions to the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) and to the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS); reduced annuities for newly-hired federal employees; elimination of FERS annuity supplement; extension of federal employee pay freeze. (opposed) S. 261: Federal Employees' Compensation Reform Act of 2011. Requires federal employees, including postal employees, who are receiving total or partial disability benefits under the Federal Employees Compensation Act (FECA) to convert to the federal retirement system when such employees reach retirement age as defined by the Social Security Act and are otherwise eligible for an annuity under the the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) or the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). (opposed) S. 644: Public-Private Employee Retirement Parity Act. Terminates defined benefit annuities under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) for new hires starting in 2013. (opposed) S. 1931: Temporary Tax Holiday and Government Reduction Act. Prohibits a head of a federal agency from hiring more than 1 employee for every 3 full-time employees who leave employment in such agency until OMB and OPM make a determination that the number of full-time federal employees is 10% less than the initial level determined by OMB and OPM. Extends the freeze on the pay of federal employees through 2015. (opposed) H.R. 3813, Securing Annuities for Federal Employees Act of 2012. Opposed increases in employee contributions to the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) and to the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS); reduced annuities for newly-hired federal employees; elimination of FERS annuity supplement. (opposed) Opposed combining provisions of H.R. 3813 with H.R. 7 (surface transportation funding bill) to offset costs of surface transportation spending with increased retirement contributions by federal employees and reduced annuities for future federal retirees. H.R. 4348, Surface Transportation, National Flood Insurance, Student Loan Rate Extension - opposed using federal employee offsets for unrelated spending; supported phased retirement program for federal employees. Supported amendments to S. 1789: 21st Century Postal Service Act of 2011, to prevent reductions in federal workers' compensation benefits, changes to postal employee and retiree health benefits programs, and agency reporting of processing of federal retirement processing applications. H.R. 3835, to extend the pay limitation for members of Congress and federal employees (opposed) H. Con. Res. 112, Fiscal Year 2013 Concurrent Resolution on the Budget. (opposed) Opposed amendment to S. 1813 to offset costs of surface transportation funding with federal employee pay freeze. H.R. 4363, Federal Employee Phased Retirement Act (supported) H.R. 4152, Hatch Act Modernization Act (supported). S. 2170, Hatch Act Modernization Act of 2012 (supported). Opposed amendments to the Hatch Act further restricting the political activity of federal employees. H.R. 5652 - Sequester Replacement Reconciliation Act of 2012 (opposed)
H.R. 3630: Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act of 2011. (opposed) H.R. 5652 - Sequester Replacement Reconciliation Act of 2012 (opposed)
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE
H. Con. Res. 112 FY2013 Concurring Resolution on the Budget H. J. Res. 1: Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States of America. H. J. Res. 2: Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States of America. S. 365: Budget Control Act of 2011. S.J. Res. 10: Joint resolution proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States. S.J. Res. 24: Joint resolution proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States. H. Con. Res. 34: FY2012 Concurring Resolution on the Budget President's FY 2013 Budget Proposal
H.R. 1351: USPS Pension Obligation Recalculation and Restoration Act of 2011. H.R. 2309: Postal Reform Act of 2011. S. 353: U.S. Postal Service Improvements Act of 2011. S. 1010: Postal Operations Sustainment and Transformation Act of 2011. S. 1789: 21st Century Postal Service Act of 2011.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
H.R. 1351: USPS Pension Obligation Recalculation and Restoration Act of 2011. H.R. 2017: Continuing Appropriations Act, 2012. H.R. 2309: Postal Reform Act of 2011. S. 353: U.S. Postal Service Improvements Act of 2011. S. 1010: Postal Operations Sustainment and Transformation Act of 2011. S. 1789: 21st Century Postal Service Act of 2011.
H. Con. Res. 34: FY2012 Concurrent Resolution on the Budget. H.R. 657: Federal Workforce Reduction Act of 2011: To reduce the number of civil service employees in the executive branch. H.R. 828: Federal Employee Tax Accountability Act of 2011. To make an individual who has a seriously delinquent tax debt ineligible to be appointed, or to continue serving, as a federal employee. H.R. 1332: Social Security Fairness Act of 2011: To amend title II of the Social Security Act to repeal the Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions. H.R. 1470: To amend title 5, United States Code, to extend the probationary period applicable to appointments in the civil service. H.R. 1779: Federal Hiring Freeze Act of 2011: To reduce the number of civil service employees in the executive branch. H.R. 2061: Civilian Service Recognition Act of 2011: To authorize the presentation of a United States flag at the funeral of Federal civilian employees who are killed while performing official duties or because of their status as a Federal employee. H.R. 2114: Reducing the Size of the Federal Government Through Attrition Act of 2011. H.R. 2465: Federal Workers' Compensation Modernization and Improvement Act of 2011. H.R. 3630: Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act of 2011. Increases the employee contribution to the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) and to the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) for calendar years 2013, 2014, and 2015. Establishes new annuity computation rules (reducing annuities by 41 percent and increasing contributions by 3.2 percent of salary) for federal employees with less than five years of civilian service (as of December 31, 2012) creditable under FERS or any other federal employee retirement system. Eliminates the FERS annuity supplement for federal employees whose entitlement to an annuity is based on separation from service after December 31, 2012. Amends the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 to extend through 2013 the cost of living freeze on the pay of federal employees, including Members of Congress and legislative branch employees. S. 261: Federal Employees' Compensation Reform Act of 2011. Requires federal employees, including postal employees, who are receiving total or partial disability benefits under the Federal Employees Compensation Act (FECA) to convert to the federal retirement system when such employees reach retirement age as defined by the Social Security Act and are otherwise eligible for an annuity under the the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) or the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). S. 644: Public-Private Employee Retirement Parity Act. Terminates defined benefit annuities under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) for new hires starting in 2013. S. 1931: Temporary Tax Holiday and Government Reduction Act. Prohibits a head of a federal agency from hiring more than 1 employee for every 3 full-time employees who leave employment in such agency until OMB and OPM make a determination that the number of full-time federal employees is 10% less than the initial level determined by OMB and OPM. Extends the freeze on the pay of federal employees through 2015. Supported amendments to S. 1549, the American Jobs Act of 2011, to provide federal, state, and local government employees a reduction in payroll deductions or taxes equivalent to the Social Security payroll tax reduction provided in the legislation. Supported amendments to S. 1660, the American Jobs Act of 2011, to provide federal, state, and local government employees a reduction in payroll deductions or taxes equivalent to the Social Security payroll tax reduction provided in the legislation. Supported amendments to S. 1944, the Middle Class Tax Cut Act of 2011, to provide federal, state, and local government employees a reduction in payroll deductions or taxes equivalent to the Social Security payroll tax reduction provided in the legislation. H.R. 3765: Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act of 2011. S. 1789: 21st Century Postal Service Act of 2011. Reduces federal workers' compensation benefits for retirement age recipients and for recipients who are married or have dependents. Includes other changes to the federal employees' workers' compensation program. Amendments to S.1573, the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act of 2012, and H.R. 2055, Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2012, regarding changes to the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE