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Changes to Pay for Federal Employees Working Remotely

This new law may affect the salaries of some federal employees who work remotely. These individuals may lose their right to annual pay raises and their pay will be set at a lower rate, potentially reducing their income. The act aims to encourage a return to in-person work.
Key points
Federal employees who telework at least one day a week may not receive annual pay adjustments.
Their pay will be set at the "Rest of U.S." locality rate, which could mean lower earnings.
Exemptions include disabled individuals, Foreign Service members, law enforcement officers, and active-duty military personnel.
The the act will take effect on the first day of the first full fiscal year after its enactment.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_27
Sponsor: Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA]
Process start date: 2025-01-07
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Federal Employee Return to Work Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_27.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-01-07.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Federal employees who telework at least one day a week may not receive annual pay adjustments.
  • Their pay will be set at the "Rest of U.S." locality rate, which could mean lower earnings.
  • Exemptions include disabled individuals, Foreign Service members, law enforcement officers, and active-duty military personnel.
  • The the act will take effect on the first day of the first full fiscal year after its enactment.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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Labor