United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee 22 R cosponsors

HR 236 — Federal Employee Return to Work Act

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 07, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 22 sponsors

    1 primary, 21 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (22 R).

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In plain language

HR 236 aims to improve oversight of government operations.

This bill is focused on enhancing the efficiency and accountability of government agencies. It seeks to ensure that taxpayer dollars are used effectively.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This means potentially better management and accountability in government jobs, leading to a more efficient workplace.
  • Families: Families could see more effective use of government resources that contribute to community services.
  • Consumers: Consumers might benefit from improved government operations, resulting in better public services.

Summary

Federal Employee Return to Work ActThis bill prohibits providing certain annual or locality-based pay increases to teleworking federal employees.Currently, federal law mandates annual adjustments to General Schedule (GS) pay rates according to (1) a formula based on the annual percentage change in the Employment Cost Index (a measure of labor costs in the private sector); and (2) the difference between public and private sector pay rates in an employee's locality, if that difference exceeds 5%. For example, in 2025, the default annual rate of pay for a GS-7 (step 1) employee is $49,960; the adjusted annual rate of pay for a GS-7 (step 1) employee in the locality pay area that includes Washington, DC, is $57,164. The bill makes executive agency employees who telework at least one day each week (or, in the case of an alternative work schedule, 20% or more each week) ineligible for these payments.The bill is effective on the first day of the fiscal year beginning after the bill's enactment.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 21 co-sponsors · 525 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (21)

Not signed on (525)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 236 do?
Federal Employee Return to Work ActThis bill prohibits providing certain annual or locality-based pay increases to teleworking federal employees.Currently, federal law mandates annual adjustments to General Schedule (GS) pay rates according to (1) a formula based on the annual percentage change in the Employment Cost Index (a measure of labor costs in the private sector); and (2) the difference between public and private sector pay rates in an employee's locality, if that difference exceeds 5%. For example, in 2025, the default annual rate of pay for a GS-7 (step 1) employee is $49,960; the adjusted annual rate of pay for a GS-7 (step 1) employee in the locality pay area that includes Washington, DC, is $57,164. The bill makes executive agency employees who telework at least one day each week (or, in the case of an alternative work schedule, 20% or more each week) ineligible for these payments.The bill is effective on the first day of the fiscal year beginning after the bill's enactment.
Who sponsors HR 236?
HR 236 is sponsored by Newhouse, Dan (Republican), Nunn, Zachary (Republican), Meuser, Daniel (Republican), Weber, Randy K. Sr. (Republican), Boebert, Lauren (Republican), Timmons, William R. (Republican), Ellzey, Jake (Republican), Hinson, Ashley (Republican), Collins, Mike (Republican), Malliotakis, Nicole (Republican), Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" (Republican), Finstad, Brad (Republican), Fleischmann, Charles J. "Chuck" (Republican), Fallon, Pat (Republican), Ciscomani, Juan (Republican), LaMalfa, Doug (Republican), Rogers, Harold (Republican), Barrett, Tom (Republican), Harris, Andy (Republican), Hudson, Richard (Republican), Kelly, Mike (Republican), and Harrigan, Pat (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 236?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 07, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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