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The Telework Reform Act of 2025 updates telework and remote work policies for federal employees, including definitions, eligibility, training, and reporting requirements, while also establishing noncompetitive appointment pathways for qualified veterans and military spouses to remote work positions. The Act aims to modernize federal telework practices, enhance workforce flexibility, and improve government efficiency and oversight.
James Lankford
Senator
OK
James Lankford
Senator
OK
The Telework Reform Act of 2025 updates federal telework policies by clarifying definitions, requiring annual reviews of telework agreements, and mandating training and monitoring protocols. It also directs agencies to conduct surveys, update telework policies, and report on telework usage and outcomes. Additionally, the Act allows for non-competitive appointments of qualified veterans and military spouses to remote work positions and establishes a pilot program for spouses of law enforcement officers.
The ACCESS Act requires federal contracts to provide written justification when a minimum education level is required for contractor personnel and directs OMB to issue guidance to executive agencies on implementing these changes.
James Lankford
Senator
OK
James Lankford
Senator
OK
The ACCESS Act aims to reform contractor education requirements in federal contracts. It mandates that contracting officers provide written justification when a minimum education level is required for contractor personnel, ensuring the agency's needs cannot be met otherwise. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is directed to issue guidance to executive agencies on implementing these changes and encouraging alternatives to strict education requirements. The Comptroller General will also submit a report to Congress evaluating executive agency compliance within 3 years.
The "Health Care Affordability Act of 2025" expands eligibility for health insurance tax credits by removing the income cap and adjusting premium tax credit percentages based on income, starting in 2026.
Jeanne Shaheen
Senator
NH
Jeanne Shaheen
Senator
NH
The Health Care Affordability Act of 2025 expands eligibility for health insurance tax credits by removing the income cap, allowing more individuals to qualify for financial assistance. It also adjusts the premium tax credit calculation to provide more support based on income level. These changes aim to make health coverage more affordable for a broader range of Americans, starting in 2026.
The "Washington, D.C. Admission Act" outlines the process for admitting Washington, D.C., as the State of Washington, Douglass Commonwealth, into the Union, defining the territory of the new State and the U.S. Capital, and addressing the transition of laws, governance, and federal interests. It also establishes a commission to guide the transition and ensures the continuation of essential services and benefits during the shift to statehood.
Chris Van Hollen
Senator
MD
Chris Van Hollen
Senator
MD
The "Washington, D.C. Admission Act" outlines the process for admitting Washington, D.C., into the Union as the State of Washington, Douglass Commonwealth, while establishing a Capital to serve as the seat of the U.S. Government. It addresses the transition of laws, governance, and federal responsibilities, ensuring continuity of services and representation for the residents of the new state. The Act also defines the boundaries of the new State and the Capital, and includes provisions for elections, federal property, and the establishment of a Statehood Transition Commission.