Management
Democrats Seek to Undo Trump EEOC Rule Using Congressional Review Act
This is the first attempted use of the act during the Biden administration.
Management
Senate Confirms Shalanda Young to Be Deputy OMB Director
She is expected to become acting director.
Pay & Benefits
Bipartisan Bill Would Allow Federal Firefighters to Trade Shifts
Agencies often bar trades because in many cases the switch would result in one firefighter seeing his or her biweekly pay reduced, and the other becoming eligible for overtime.
Management
Deadline is Approaching to Repeal Trump Rules Using ‘Obscure’ Law
Lawmakers can use the Congressional Review Act to eliminate certain Trump-era regulations.
Management
Less Than Half of Federal Bureau of Prisons Staff Have Accepted COVID Vaccines From the Agency
Director encourages employees to get vaccinated, tells lawmakers 49% have been inoculated by the bureau so far.
Management
Democrats Push to Grant VA Medical Professionals Full Union Rights
Federal law currently prevents Veterans Affairs Department medical workers from bargaining over matters related to patient care and clinical competence, although much is at the discretion of the VA secretary.
Workforce
GovExec Daily: Sick Leave For Feds and the Relief Bill
Erich Wagner joined the podcast to talk about the American Rescue Plan and other workforce stories.
Oversight
Lawmakers Unveil and Advance Bills Seeking to Increase Transparency of the Federal Government
The legislation involves the federal budget, regulations, public records requests, advisory committees and more.
Oversight
New Bill Would Increase Transparency of Presidential Records
Legislation was introduced to kick off National Sunshine Week.
Oversight
Lawmakers Are Seeking Common Ground on DACA, but Comprehensive Immigration Reform Will Be a Challenge for Democrats
The Senate filibuster stands as a key obstacle to Democrats’ priorities.
Oversight
6 Questions Officials Still Haven’t Answered After Weeks of Hearings on the Capitol Attack
More than 15 hours of testimony failed to answer fundamental questions about the Capitol attack. Among them: Why national security officials responded differently to BLM protesters than to Trump supporters.
Management
Senate Committees Advance Nominee for No. 2 Spot at OMB
The White House has yet to name a new pick for director after Neera Tanden withdrew last week.
Pay & Benefits
House Sends COVID Relief Bill with Sick Leave for Feds to Biden, and More
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
Management
Senate COVID Package Includes Extension of Leave Reimbursement for Contractors
Industry groups applaud the move, led by a bipartisan pair of senators.
Pay & Benefits
3.2% Federal Pay Raise Bill Appears in Senate
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
Management
OMB No. 2 Nominee Pledges to Restore Morale in the Federal Workforce
"Often in these budget deals that come up, one of the main losers are federal workers," said Shalanda Young.
Oversight
Americans Agree on the Need for More COVID-19 Relief
While Republicans and Democrats agree on relief for the pandemic, Americans are split on issues around the 2020 election and President Trump's impeachment.
Oversight
What’s in the $1.9 Trillion Pandemic Relief Package
The legislation, being considered by the House this week, has a number of measures that aim to incorporate racial and gender disparities as they address the coronavirus pandemic and economic struggles.
Oversight
Watchdog: Prisons Bureau Could Do a Better Job Using Data to Help With Hiring, Retention
Advice comes as a House bipartisan caucus on BOP reform is relaunched.
Management