What does Preamble of REMOTE Act do?

This bill, formally titled 'To require each Executive department to establish policies and collect information regarding teleworking employees of the Executive department, and for other purposes,' mandates that each Executive department establish policies and collect information related to teleworking employees. The bill was introduced in the Senate on January 7, 2025, by Ms. Ernst and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

What does SHORT TITLE. of REMOTE Act do?

This bill is formally titled the 'Requiring Effective Management and Oversight of Teleworking Employees Act' or the 'REMOTE Act'.

What does UTILIZATION DATA AND REPORTING. of REMOTE Act do?

This section defines terms related to data collection and reporting on teleworking employees and employees working at Executive department headquarters. It requires Executive departments to establish policies for recording login activity and network traffic of teleworking employees within 180 days of the Act's enactment. Departments must begin retaining data on teleworking employees, including login frequency, connection duration, and network traffic, within one year of enactment. The section mandates the use of Personal Identity Verification or Common Access Cards for logins at Executive department headquarters, starting 180 days after enactment. Data collected regarding logins and network traffic must be retained for at least three years. Executive departments must publish collected data in their budget justification materials, comparing login rates of teleworking and in-office employees, while protecting personally identifiable information.

What does CHIEF HUMAN CAPITAL OFFICER REPORTS. of REMOTE Act do?

This section amends 5 U.S. Code § 6506(d) regarding reports on telework. The Chief Human Capital Officer of each executive agency must annually submit a report to the Chief Human Capital Officers Council Chair and Vice Chair detailing agency efforts to promote efficient telework use. The report must include a description of any adverse effects of telework policy on agency performance, including increased disciplinary actions. Within 60 days of the Requiring Effective Management and Oversight of Teleworking Employees Act's enactment, each agency's Chief Human Capital Officer must establish a policy. This policy requires managers revoking an employee's telework privileges to provide written information to the human capital office and the employee. The required information includes the employee's details (name, title, pay, etc.), telework days in the preceding six work periods, a narrative summary of the revocation circumstances, and any disciplinary steps taken.

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REMOTE Act

Last updated: 1/7/2025 · Introduced: 1/7/2025

Author: Joni Ernst (R-IA)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill requires Executive departments to establish policies and collect data on teleworking employees, including login activity and network traffic, for at least three years.
Executive departments must annually report on their telework practices, including any negative impacts on agency performance and disciplinary actions, to the Chief Human Capital Officers Council.
Managers revoking an employee's telework privileges must provide detailed written information to the human capital office and the employee regarding the revocation circumstances and any disciplinary actions.

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