On the recordSeptember 26, 2018
Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, H.R. 5896 would address issues that arose from implementation of the 2014 version of the bill by making technical and clarifying changes. The bill would require that newly hired workers receive the basic rate of pay until they complete initial training. It would also allow workers to elect to perform 90 or 100 hours per pay period and receive premium pay above their basic rate. This would help incentivize workers to move into these important positions. The bill would also remove the requirement that the agency limit a worker's tour of duty to control retirement benefits. In exchange, it would limit the amount of overtime treated as retirement-credible basic pay during the period used to calculate annuities. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.
