The Senate is slated to vote this week on its version of the annual defense policy bill, a must-pass piece of legislation that often acts as a vehicle for governmentwide workforce policy changes and this year includes provisions ensuring federal employees are reimbursed for taxes on relocation benefits and allowing higher pay for certain Pentagon technology and acquisition jobs.
Last week, the leadership of the Senate Armed Services Committee released the text of the fiscal 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (S. 4049), and Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has scheduled a vote on whether to open debate on the legislation for Monday evening.
