Despite ongoing reforms, some employees may still see their clearances get held up when they switch agencies. The hearing Thursday probed the Department of Interior over its lingering telework flexibilities despite recent return-to-office orders. In November, House Republicans passed their version of the interior-environment appropriations bill, which called for a $436 million cut to the NPS budget. Lawmakers asked the Government Accountability Office to look into the fleet's history in December. The United States Agency for International Development has a confirmed inspector general to lead oversight of foreign assistance programs and Ukraine aid. Unions have said official time is an essential protected resource that allows them to be effective and timely. The U.S. has a long tradition of government-led technology, including the Internet, GPS and mapping the human genome. Lawmakers in the House have introduced bipartisan legislation that would require the SEC to deliver documents to investors in electronic format. Republicans in Congress especially have sought to peel back remote work after the federal workforce was sent home during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Senate is building on a push in the House to ensure federal retirees get equal COLAs on their benefits. Load More