Bill115th CongressFiled Feb 6, 2017Government Operations and Politics
S.Res. 51
A resolution recognizing the contributions of Federal employees and pledging to oppose efforts to reduce Federal workforce pay and benefits, eliminate civil service employment protections, undermine collective bargaining, and increase the use of non-Federal contractors for inherently governmental activities.
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Feb 6, 2017)
Declares that the Senate will deny the passage of any legislation, and challenge any action of the executive branch, that:
- erodes fair compensation for federal employees,
- undermines the value of federal employee retirement programs,
- diminishes the ability of federal employee unions to effectively represent and protect the rights of employees,
- reduces fundamental protections for civil servants, or
- increases the use of nongovernmental contractors to perform inherently governmental functions.
What just happenedFeb 6, 2017
Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S750-751)
Who’s behind it
Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI](D-HI)Sponsor
14 cosponsors14 D
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- Introduced in SenateFeb 6, 2017
- Feb 6, 2017IntroReferral
Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S750-751)
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee - Feb 6, 2017IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate