Legislation

H.R. 1722, Telework Improvements Act of 2009 - On March 25, 2009, Congressman John Sarbanes (D-MD) introduced the Telework Improvements Act that calls for improvement of telework programs in Federal agencies and incorporating telework in continuity of operations planning.

S. 707, Telework Enhancement Act of 2009 - The Senate, led by Congressman Daniel Akaka (D-HI), introduced a companion bill to H.R. 1722 on March 25, 2009. The bill was passed by the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs on May 20, 2009. If passed, the bill would enhance the Federal telework program.

Public Law 106-346, Department of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2001 - On October 23, 2000, H.R.4475 became Public Law 106-346. The law requires that all executive agencies establish telework policies.


News

Senate Introduces Companion Telework Bill, S. 707 - March 25, 2009
Congressman Daniel Akaka

House Introduces H.R. 1722, Telework Legislation for Federal Employees - March 25, 2009
Congressman John Sarbanes

New Task Force Showcases Obama’s Commitment to Middle Class - March 9, 2009
The Teleworker

House Promotes Telecommuting for Civil Servants - June 3, 2008
Daily Herald

House Bills Would Aid Federal Teleworkers - March 23, 2008
The Free Lance-Star

House Committee Passes Bill to Increase Telework - March 14, 2008
Federal Times

Committee Approves Senator Stevens’ Telework Legislation - November 14, 2007

Senate Committee Passes IG, Telework, E-Gov Bills - November 14, 2007
Federal Computer Week

Clearing Roadblocks to Telecommuting - November 6, 2007
Washington Post

Telework Week - October 5, 2007

Representative Frank Wolf Calls for National Telework Week - October 2, 2007
Congressman Frank Wolf

Calling for a Larger Stay-at-Home Workforce - August 8, 2007
Washington Post

Senator Stevens Highlights Benefits of an Improved Federal Telework Program - June 12, 2007

Lawmakers Weigh Proposal to Expand Telework Eligibility - June 12, 2007
National Journal Technology’s Daily

Senators Stevens and Landrieu Introduce Legislation to Promote "Telework" for Federal Employees - March 28, 2007

From the Hill

From the Hill: An Interview with Congressman Danny K. Davis - August 2007
The Teleworker

Senators Eye Telework Legislation and Review Programs - August 2007
The Teleworker

Information on the 2007 Telework Enhancement Act - May 2007
The Teleworker

Interview with Majority Leadyer Steny Hoyer (D-MD) - February 2007
The Teleworker

Interview with Congresswoman Jo Ann Davis (R-VA) - November 2006
The Teleworker