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Congress Returns from Recess with Packed Agenda 

Congress returned yesterday from a one-week recess to a growing agenda that includes many of the same heated issues that dominated lawmakers’ attention last month. 

The Senate Judiciary and Homeland Security committees are expected to meet this week to discuss and advance their portions of the reconciliation bill funding immigration enforcement. The bill is expected to fund ICE and Border Patrol through fiscal year 2029, an effort to prevent future department-wide shutdowns at DHS. Budget reconciliation allows bills to pass the Senate with a simple majority of 51 votes instead of the 60 votes usually required. 

Meanwhile, the House Appropriations Committee continues to push forward their versions of the FY 2027 appropriations bills, which cuts funding from many NTEU-represented agencies. As this process moves, NTEU will continue to fight for a fair pay raise and adequate funding for all NTEU-represented agencies. You, your family and friends can make your voices heard on these important issues by visiting NTEU’s Legislative Action Center. 

Around NTEU: Chapter 226 Takes Action; Chapter 232 Hosts Luncheon

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Top: More than 30 Chapter 226 (FNS Headquarters) members gathered for lunch at a park last week to learn about taking grassroots action to oppose a proposal to restructure the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) and relocate thousands of employees from the national capital region. Chapter Steward Riley Link demonstrated how easy it is to contact Congress using NTEU’s Legislative Action Center, and NTEU members took out their phones and emailed their representatives opposing the plan. Stand with your union brothers and sisters at FNS and tell your members of Congress to stop the forced relocation of FNS offices. Tell your family and friends to join our fight. 

Bottom: Also last week, Chapter 232 (HHS Philadelphia) treated members to lunch at a local restaurant, where they got updates on grievances, litigation and other ways the union is fighting for their workplace rights.   

From NTEU Strong: Planning for Retirement 

Last year saw record federal retirements, seriously delaying processing timeliness. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is still grappling with a backlog of unfinished cases dating back to September 2025, and while there is no official word on when OPM will catch up, United Benefits reports that most of the September 2025 departures have begun to finalize.  

Processing for December 2025 departures has begun and is expected to finalize by late summer. With that in mind, United Benefits is advising NTEU members that if you plan to retire this year, you may want to consider departing in the last quarter of 2026. Read the latest NTEU Strong for more and don’t miss retirement news and updates! Subscribe today.   

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