Republicans Tee Up Federal Worker Benefit Cuts to Pay For Tax Cuts 

Republicans Tee Up Federal Worker Benefit Cuts to Pay For Tax Cuts 

Federal workers hired in 2029 would contribute nearly 10% of their basic pay toward a less generous pension if they wish to retain their civil service protections under House lawmakers’ budget reconciliation proposal.

House Republicans last week unveiled a proposal to institute a new round of cuts to federal workers’ retirement benefits, including the imposition of a new pension surcharge unless a new hire elects to serve on an at-will basis.

The House Oversight and Reform Committee will meet Wednesday to consider the panel’s portion of the GOP’s budget reconciliation package to extend and expand tax cuts for the ultrawealthy, first implemented during President Trump’s first term. Follow link to read more from Government Executive. https://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2025/04/republicans-tee-federal-worker-benefit-cuts-pay-tax-cuts/404901/