Telework Reform Act of 2024

12/24/2024, 12:08 AM
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 732.
The Telework Reform Act of 2023, also known as Bill 118 s 3015, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress aimed at reforming and expanding telework opportunities for federal employees. The bill seeks to modernize and streamline the telework policies within federal agencies, with the goal of increasing flexibility and efficiency in the workforce.

Key provisions of the Telework Reform Act of 2023 include requiring federal agencies to establish telework policies that are consistent with the needs of the agency and its employees. The bill also mandates that agencies provide training and resources to support telework arrangements, as well as establish clear guidelines for performance evaluation and accountability for teleworking employees.

Additionally, the bill aims to promote telework as a viable option for federal employees by requiring agencies to consider telework as a standard practice when determining eligibility for telework arrangements. The bill also includes provisions for monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of telework programs within federal agencies, with the goal of identifying best practices and areas for improvement. Overall, the Telework Reform Act of 2023 seeks to modernize and expand telework opportunities for federal employees, with the goal of increasing flexibility, efficiency, and productivity in the federal workforce.
Congress
118

Number
S - 3015

Introduced on
2023-10-04

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

10/4/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 732.
The Telework Reform Act of 2023, also known as Bill 118 s 3015, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress aimed at reforming and expanding telework opportunities for federal employees. The bill seeks to modernize and streamline the telework policies within federal agencies, with the goal of increasing flexibility and efficiency in the workforce.

Key provisions of the Telework Reform Act of 2023 include requiring federal agencies to establish telework policies that are consistent with the needs of the agency and its employees. The bill also mandates that agencies provide training and resources to support telework arrangements, as well as establish clear guidelines for performance evaluation and accountability for teleworking employees.

Additionally, the bill aims to promote telework as a viable option for federal employees by requiring agencies to consider telework as a standard practice when determining eligibility for telework arrangements. The bill also includes provisions for monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of telework programs within federal agencies, with the goal of identifying best practices and areas for improvement. Overall, the Telework Reform Act of 2023 seeks to modernize and expand telework opportunities for federal employees, with the goal of increasing flexibility, efficiency, and productivity in the federal workforce.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to address telework for Federal employees, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Government Operations and Politics

Potential Impact
Administrative law and regulatory procedures
Commuting
Computer security and identity theft
Computers and information technology
Employee performance
Employment and training programs
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Government information and archives
Labor-management relations
Law enforcement officers
Military personnel and dependents
Office of Personnel Management (OPM)
Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation

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Latest Action12/19/2024
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 732.