Bill · S. 82· Senate(119-S-82)
Telework Reform Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 1/13/2025
- Last activity
- 1/13/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- James Lankford
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Telework Reform Act of 2025 aims to amend title 5 of the United States Code to address how Federal employees handle telework and remote work. It establishes new definitions for agency-designated worksites, approved alternative worksites, and remote work. The bill introduces new requirements for executive agencies regarding telework policies, including annual reviews of employee performance and agency needs. It also establishes limitations on remote work, such as expectations for periodic reporting to designated worksites and travel reimbursement restrictions. Additionally, the Act creates noncompetitive appointment opportunities for qualified covered veterans, spouses of members of the Armed Forces, and participants in a law enforcement spouse pilot program.
Yes· 3 of 9
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+5
The bill creates noncompetitive appointment opportunities specifically for qualified covered veterans.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+4
The bill provides qualified covered veterans with noncompetitive appointment opportunities to remote work positions.
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+3
The expansion of remote work definitions and noncompetitive paths can benefit those seeking flexible work arrangements.
The opposite
Would union members be better off under this?-2
The bill introduces new requirements for periodic reporting to worksites and potential restrictions on telework based on performance or conduct.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Noncompetitive Job Opportunities for Veterans and Military Spouses: An executive agency may noncompetitively appoint a qualified covered veteran or someone married to a member of the Armed Forces to a remote work position if they are determined to be qualified (Section 3(b)).
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Support for Law Enforcement Families: An executive agency may noncompetitively appoint individuals married to a law enforcement officer to a remote work position through a pilot program (Section 3(c)(1)).
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Improved Information Access: The Telework Managing Officer is required to maintain an executive agency remote work and telework web page to serve as an information portal for policies, contact information, and training resources (Section 2(e)(4)).
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Enhanced Training: The bill mandates that agencies provide training to all managers and supervisors of teleworkers and remote workers on an annual basis, specifically including training on accurate reporting of employee eligibility and attendance (Section 2(c)(1)(B)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Travel Reimbursement Restrictions: If a remote worker is located within a 75-mile radius of their agency-designated worksite, they may not be compensated or reimbursed for travel to or from that worksite unless it is required during the workday and approved by the head of the agency (Section 2(d)(2)).
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Potential Restriction of Telework: Telework may be restricted for an employee if they have been officially disciplined for being absent without permission, if their performance falls below acceptable levels, or if their conduct violates policy terms (Section 2(b)(7)).
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Requirement to Report to Office: Employees working remotely may be expected to report to their agency-designated worksite on a periodic basis (Section 2(d)(1)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Veterans+5Good For People With Disabilities+3Good For Low Income Households+2Good For Union Workers-2
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+3Reduces Government Spending+2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+4
- Education And Technology
- Improves Data Privacy+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Policing Reform+2
- 1/22/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/13/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- Introduced in Senate
Gary PetersDemocrat · Michigan