Dismayed about over-reliance on continuing resolutions

Alexandria, VA – The House of Representatives approved a Hurricane Harvey relief bill today by a vote of 316-90. This follows the Senate’s action to approve it by a vote of 80-17. The bill provides $15.25 billion for hurricane relief. It also includes temporary spending to fund the government at current spending levels via a continuing resolution through December 8, 2017, and extends the debt ceiling. The bill now goes to President Trump’s desk to be signed into law. Federal Managers Association (FMA) National President Renee Johnson made the following comments on the passage of the legislation:

Alexandria, VA – The House Budget Committee approved its fiscal year 2018 (FY18) budget resolution by a vote of 22-14 on Wednesday, July 19. The proposal includes more than $32 billion in cuts to federal employees’ retirement benefits, following the blueprint of President Trump’s budget request, and eliminates the FERS annuity supplement. Federal Managers Association (FMA) National President Renee Johnson made the following comments on the House Budget Resolution.

The Federal Managers Association (FMA) applauds the efforts of Congress to better look after our nation's veterans. However, as federal managers, with members from more than 40 agencies across government, we are deeply concerned with any chipping away of the disciplinary and appeals process currently afforded federal employees.

Urges all Americans to show their appreciation during Public Service Recognition Week

Alexandria, VA - As public servants are recognized for their contributions to our nation during Public Service Recognition Week (PSRW), Federal Managers Association (FMA) President Renee Johnson praised the work of FMA members, offering encouragement and gratitude to federal employees, and all public servants. PSRW runs May 7-13, 2017, with events and celebrations planned across the country.

Alexandria, VA - On Thursday, December 8, 2016, President Obama announced an increase to next year's average pay raise for civilian federal employees to 2.1 percent. The announced increase is 0.5 percent higher than the 1.6 percent increase the President proposed earlier this year and reaffirmed in November. Federal Managers Association (FMA) National President Renee Johnson made the following remarks following the President's announcement.

Yesterday, Americans went to the polls to choose their leader for the next four years. Now that we know the results, Federal Managers Association (FMA) President Renee Johnson wishes to congratulate President-Elect Donald Trump on being elected the 45th president of the United States. Federal managers' political views run from the left to the right of the political spectrum, but first and foremost, we know that we are charged with keeping the government running as efficiently and effectively as possible to ensure all Americans receive vital services, regardless of who resides in the White House.