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Telework Reform Act of 2024

1/14/2025, 7:03 PM

Summary of Bill S 3015

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.

Current Status of Bill S 3015

Bill S 3015 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since October 4, 2023. Bill S 3015 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on October 4, 2023.  Bill S 3015's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 732. as of December 19, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3015

Total Number of Sponsors
5
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
5
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
4
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
3

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3015

Primary Policy Focus

Government Operations and Politics

Potential Impact Areas

- 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

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3015

Telework Reform Act of 2023
Telework Reform Act of 2023
A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to address telework for Federal employees, and for other purposes.
A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to address telework for Federal employees, and for other purposes.

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