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New Pay Structure for Federal Workers
Recent Bills/New Pay Structure for Federal Workers

New Pay Structure for Federal Workers

IntroducedN/A
Passed House1 year ago
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Passed/agreed to in House
Why This Matters

This bill creates a pilot program that changes how some federal employees are paid, linking their pay to their job performance over five years.

If you are a federal employee in a qualifying position, your pay could depend on your performance starting in 2026.
Who this affects
federal employees in management · federal employees in customer service · federal employees in measurable roles
What changes is this bill making?
  1. 1This bill starts a five-year program for a new pay system based on employee performance.
  2. 2Federal employees in specific roles, like management and customer service, can participate.
  3. 3Agencies must include 1 to 10 percent of eligible employees in the program.
  4. 4Performance metrics will focus on productivity, quality, and timeliness of work.
  5. 5Agency heads can opt out if participation risks national security or public safety.
Read the detailed summary

Cost-Share Accountability Act of 2025This bill requires the Department of Energy (DOE) to report on the use of its authority to reduce or eliminate the nonfederal cost-sharing requirements for federally-funded projects regarding research, development, demonstration, and commercial application activities under the Energy Policy Act of 2005. DOE must submit a report within 120 days of the enactment of this bill and at least quarterly thereafter.

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Bills must pass the House, Senate, and be signed by the President to become law.
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Senate
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IntroducedJan 13, 2025
Sponsors
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Senate
HouseMar 24, 2025
PresidentCurrent

Passed/agreed to in House

The President

Donald Trump
President
Awaiting Signature
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