Federal Retirement Fairness Act reintroduced in House
Today, Reps. Derek Kilmer (D-WA), David Valadao (R-CA), Don Bacon (R-NE) and Gerry Connolly (D-VA) introduced the Federal Retirement Fairness Act (H.R. 5995).
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Below are notable bills for NALC that have been introduced in the 118th Congress. Click here for NALC's fact sheets.
House bills
Social Security Fairness Act - H.R. 82
Status: Introduced by Reps. Garrett Graves (R-LA) and Abigail Spanberger (D-VA) on Jan. 9, 2023
Co-sponsors: 300 (201 Democratic – 99 Republican)
To repeal provisions that reduce Social Security benefits for individuals who receive other benefits, such as a pension from a state or local government.
Fact sheet
Federal Retirement Fairness Act - H.R. 5995
Status: Introduced by Reps. Derek Kilmer (D-WA), Gerry Connolly (D-VA), David Valadao (R-CA) and Don Bacon (R-NE)
Co-sponsors: 34 (19 Democratic - 15 Republican)
Would allow certain federal employees to make catch-up retirement contributions for time spent as non-career employees after Dec. 31, 1988, thus making such time creditable service under the Federal Employees Retirement System.
Fact sheet
USPS Shipping Equity Act - H.R. 3721
Status: Introduced by Reps. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) and Jennifer Wexton (D-VA) on May 5, 2023
Co-sponsors: 18 (16 Democratic – 2 Republican)
To amend title 18, United States Code, and title 39, United States Code, to provide the United States Postal Service the authority to mail alcoholic beverages, and for other purposes.
Improving Access to Workers' Compensation for Injured Federal Worker Act - H.R. 618
Status: Introduced by Reps. Tim Walberg (R-MI) and Joe Courtney (D-CT) on Jan. 30, 2023
Co-sponsors: 24 (18 Democratic – 6 Republican)
To expand the role of nurse practitioners and physician assistants in providing services to injured federal workers under the federal workers' compensation program.
House resolution
Door delivery - H. Res. 376
Status: Introduced by Reps. Dave Joyce (R-OH) and Sandford Bishop (D-GA) on May 9, 2023
Co-sponsors: 32 (19 Democratic – 13 Republican)
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service should take all appropriate measures to ensure the continuation of door delivery for all business and residential customers.
Fact sheet
Senate bill
Social Security Fairness Act - S. 597
Status: Introduced by Sens. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and Susan Collins (R-ME) on March 1, 2023
Co-sponsors: 49 (39 Democratic – 7 Republican – 3 Independent)
To repeal provisions that reduce Social Security benefits for individuals who receive other benefits, such as a pension from a state or local government.
Fact sheet
Improving Access to Workers' Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act - S. 131
Status: Introduced by Sens. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and Susan Collins (R-ME) on Jan. 30, 2023
Co-sponsors: 2 (1 Democratic – 1 Republican)
To expand the role of nurse practitioners and physician assistants in providing services to injured federal workers under the federal workers' compensation program.
Legislative Updates
HSGAC advances Thomas Day’s PRC nomination; awaits full Senate consideration
Today, the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (HSGAC) voted 10-5 to advance the nomination of Thomas Day to serve on the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC).
View PostSenate committee holds hearing on nomination of Thomas Day for Postal Regulatory Commissioner
The Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (HSGAC) held a hearing to consider the nomination of Thomas Day to serve on the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC), an independent agency that exercises regulatory oversight over the Postal Service.
View PostHSGAC advances Robert Taub’s PRC renomination; awaits full Senate consideration
Today, the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (HSGAC) voted 12-0 to advance the renomination of Robert Taub to serve on the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC).
View PostBiden nominates Thomas Day to Postal Regulatory Commission
Today, President Biden announced his intent to nominate Thomas Day to serve as a commissioner of the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC).
View PostSenate committee holds hearing on renomination of Robert Taub for Postal Regulatory Commissioner
On Sept. 7, the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (HSGAC) held a hearing to renominate Robert G. Taub to the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC).
View PostSept. 13 event in Washington, DC to repeal the WEP and GPO
If you are in the DMV area, please mark your calendar for an event to repeal the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO) on Wednesday, Sept. 13 at 3 p.m. in Washington, DC.
View PostVeterans urged to file for PACT Act benefits before Aug. 9
To file a claim or for more information, please visit va.gov/pact or call 1-800-MY VA 411.
View PostCongress recesses until September; post-recess preview
Congress has headed home for the August recess and will return after Labor Day, with the Senate scheduled to return on Sept. 5 followed by the House’s return on Sept. 12.
View PostSenate committee advances PRO Act
In an 11-10 party-line vote, the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions advanced the Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act (PRO) Act of 2023 (S. 567).
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