Chris Van Hollen: “As a representative of a district with a large number of federal employees, I rise in strong support of H.R. 1722, the…”

“As a representative of a district with a large number of federal employees, I rise in strong support of H.R. 1722, the Telework Improvements Act. I want to thank Chairmen Towns and Lynch and Representative Sarbanes for their leadership in crafting this important bi-partisan bill. If passed, this measure will put the federal government on equal footing with many private sector employers and state governments which allow their employees to perform many of their duties and responsibilities from home or at another work site. The Telework Improvements Act requires each executive agency to establish a policy that enables federal employees to telework in a way that does not diminish employee performance or agency operations, and that ensures that no distinction is made between teleworkers and non-teleworkers for performance appraisal and training purposes. Having the option to telework will enhance the quality of life for many federal employees and save money for the taxpayers.”