1. United States
2. Wash.
3. Letter

I am writing to express my strong opposition to the proposed cuts to federal employee pay and benefits currently under consideration in Congress. I am deeply concerned about the impact these proposals would have on the dedicated public servants who ensure our government operates effectively and serves the needs of our communities. The proposed changes, including increasing Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) contribution rates, eliminating the Special Retirement Supplement, altering annuity calculations, reducing or eliminating cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs), and shifting the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) program to a voucher system, would significantly undermine the financial security of federal employees and retirees. These individuals have committed their careers to public service, and such cuts would be disastrous in an already challenging economic time. Furthermore, these proposals could exacerbate existing workforce challenges within federal agencies. The federal government already faces difficulties in recruiting and retaining skilled professionals, and reducing compensation and benefits would likely worsen these issues. This could lead to decreased efficiency and effectiveness in delivering essential services to the American public. I urge you to oppose these proposed cuts and to support measures that ensure fair compensation and benefits for federal employees. Protecting the integrity of federal retirement and health benefits is crucial for maintaining a strong and effective public service workforce. Thank you for your attention to this important matter. I look forward to your response and to seeing you support our federal employees.