Contact Congress about S. 82: Telework Reform Act of 2025
Federal agencies would have to set clearer rules for telework and remote work. Remote workers could face yearly reviews, location checks, and limits on travel pay. Some veterans and military or law enforcement spouses could get easier paths into remote federal jobs.
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Telework Reform Act of 2025 is a Senate bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Latest action on S. 82: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects federal employees who telework or work remotely, the managers who supervise them, and agencies that must track and report how work gets done. It also affects people seeking remote federal jobs through special hiring paths, especially qualified covered veterans and some military or law enforcement spouses.
Why this matters: This bill matters because it could change where many federal employees work and how closely agencies track that work. It could make rules more consistent across agencies. It could also reduce some benefits of remote work, especially travel pay for workers who live near an agency office. At the same time, it could give Congress more data on costs, service quality, hiring, security, and employee well-being.
Key provisions in S. 82
- Agencies would need written agreements for telework and remote work. Each agreement could last no more than one year and must be reviewed at least once a year based on agency needs and worker performance.
- Agencies would have to say when telework can be limited. Reasons include poor work, being absent without approval while teleworking, or breaking the policy terms.
- Remote workers near their agency office would face travel pay limits. If they live within 75 miles, they usually cannot get paid back for trips there unless the trip happens during the workday and gets special approval.
- Managers and supervisors would need telework training every year. The training must cover how to report who can telework and who actually does it in time and attendance systems.
- Agencies would need a way to confirm where employees work. Workers must use only approved worksites, under guidance from the Office of Personnel Management and the Office of Management and Budget.
How Modern Action helps you take action on S. 82
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Questions people ask about S. 82
- What is S. 82?
- Federal agencies would have to set clearer rules for telework and remote work. Remote workers could face yearly reviews, location checks, and limits on travel pay. Some veterans and military or law enforcement spouses could get easier paths into remote federal jobs.
- How do I support or oppose S. 82?
- Choose support, oppose, or ask for changes on Modern Action. The action flow drafts the message for you and keeps the wording tied to this bill.
- Who should I contact about S. 82?
- Modern Action uses your location to route the action to the congressional offices relevant to the bill and your representation.
- Can Modern Action explain S. 82 before I act?
- Yes. Modern Action gives you a plain-English summary, current status, and action context before you send anything.
