You have reached a collection of archived material.
The content available is no longer being updated and as a result you may encounter hyperlinks which no longer function. You should also bear in mind that this content may contain text and references which are no longer applicable as a result of changes in law, regulation and/or administration.
News Release
Thursday, September 20, 2007
Tel: 202-606-2402
OPM Applauds Representative Tom Davis for His Introduction of Legislation Allowing Federal Agencies to Rehire Federal Retirees
Washington, DC -- Linda M. Springer, Director of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, issued the following statement in response to the introduction of legislation (HR 3579) by Representatives Tom Davis (R-Va), Frank Wolf (R-VA) and Kenny Marchant (R-TX). This legislation would allow federal agencies to rehire federal retirees on a temporary basis to assist with short-term, time-sensitive projects and train the next generation of federal employees. Davis' legislation, H.R. 3579, also would allow rehires to return to the federal workforce without losing their annuity benefits.
"I want to thank Representatives Davis, Wolf and Marchant for their leadership on federal employee issues. By introducing this legislation, these Congressional leaders are providing agencies with the tools they need to meet their mission needs so they can serve the American taxpayer effectively.
I look forward to continuing to work with Congress to secure successful enactment of this bill."
The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is the leader in workforce management for the federal government. Our agency builds, strengthens, and serves a federal workforce of 2.2 million employees with programs like hiring assistance, healthcare and insurance, retirement benefits, and much more. We provide agencies with policies, guidance, and best practices for supporting federal workers, so they can best serve the American people.