To amend title 5, United States Code, to establish a process for considering telework requests of Federal employees, and for other purposes.
Latest action (1 Oct 2026): Introduced
What this bill does
H.R. 10713, introduced by Representative Suhas Subramanyam, is a proposed law that aims to create a formal system for federal employees to request telework arrangements. The bill's title indicates its purpose is to amend existing law regarding federal employment to establish this process. The full details of how this process would work, including specific criteria or limitations, are not yet publicly available as the official text of the bill has not been published.
This legislation would specifically affect federal employees by providing a structured method for them to apply for and have their telework requests considered. The bill's provisions, once released, will clarify who within the federal government is covered and what the requirements for such requests might be.
As of now, H.R. 10713 is in the very early stages of the legislative process. It has been introduced in the 119th Congress. The next steps for this bill would involve it being referred to a committee for review and potential hearings before it could be considered for a vote by the full House of Representatives.
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Official summary
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on October 1, 2026. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10713 do?
- H.R. 10713, introduced by Representative Suhas Subramanyam, is a proposed law that aims to create a formal system for federal employees to request telework arrangements. The bill's title indicates its purpose is to amend existing law regarding federal employment to establish this process. The full details of how this process would work, including specific criteria or limitations, are not yet publicly available as the official text of the bill has not been published. This legislation would specifically affect federal employees by providing a structured method for them to apply for and have their telework requests considered. The bill's provisions, once released, will clarify who within the federal government is covered and what the requirements for such requests might be. As of now, H.R. 10713 is in the very early stages of the legislative process. It has been introduced in the 119th Congress. The next steps for this bill would involve it being referred to a committee for review and potential hearings before it could be considered for a vote by the full House of Representatives.
- Has H.R. 10713 become law?
- Not yet. As of 1 Oct 2026, H.R. 10713 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10713?
- H.R. 10713 was sponsored by Rep. Suhas Subramanyam [D-VA10] (Democrat-VA), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10713?
- Introduced (1 Oct 2026).
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