Senate bills would cut pay for federal employees working remotely

Two new Senate bills threaten to reverse the progress made in fostering a flexible, efficient and satisfied federal workforce.

The Federal Employee Return to Work Act and the Federal Employee Locality Accountability in Retirement Act, introduced by Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.), would significantly reduce pay and retirement benefits for federal employees who work remotely. These proposals risk damaging the effectiveness of the federal government, ultimately burdening taxpayers.

The...