Alexandria, VA – President Trump signed an executive order yesterday titled “Implementing the President’s Department of Government Efficiency Workforce Optimization Initiative.” The purpose of this EO is “To restore accountability to the American public, this order commences a critical transformation of the federal bureaucracy. By eliminating waste, bloat, and insularity, my Administration will empower American families, workers, taxpayers, and our system of government itself.” FMA National President Craig Carter made the following statement in response to this executive order:

“The Federal Managers Association and our members are gravely concerned about the anticipated disruption of delivery of the critical services the American people rely on and ensuring agencies have the resources they need to achieve their missions. We are deeply concerned about the profound negative effect large-scale, widespread reductions in force (RIF) will have on these essential services, including national security, processing Social Security benefits, Internal Revenue Service tax returns, and so many more.

Alexandria, VA – The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) sent a mass email to all federal employees offering buyouts and a “deferred resignation” program if they choose to resign before February 6, 2025. The email, titled “Fork in the Road,” states “at this time, we cannot give you full assurance regarding the certainty of your position or agency,” if employees do not accept the deferred resignation program offer. FMA National President Craig Carter made the following statement in response to this development:

“On behalf of the managers and supervisors currently serving our nation in the federal government, and whose interests are represented by the Federal Managers Association (FMA), we vehemently oppose this frightening, misguided program aimed at nearly the entire federal workforce. It is unprecedented, impulsive, and dangerous. It jeopardizes national security, food safety, and threatens the customer service to all American taxpayers from the Internal Revenue Service, the Social Security Administration, and every other agency that provides critical, congressionally mandated services to the country.

Congress Must Stop Putting Our Country at Risk with Threats of Shutting Down the Government

Alexandria, VA – On December 21, 2024, the Senate approved a continuing resolution (CR) to keep the federal government funded through March 14, 2025. Federal Managers Association (FMA) National President Craig Carter made the following statement in response to final passage:

“The Federal Managers Association is relieved Congress approved this continuing resolution to prevent a harmful government shutdown. It will keep America’s hard working federal employees on the job, ensuring Americans will continue to receive the vital services they provide into the new year and provide much-needed relief to our fellow citizens affected by natural disasters. While we supported this short-term Band-Aid, CRs hinder the ability of the government and the military to plan for the fiscal year ahead. They reduce our buying power and increase costs to taxpayers and the government. The result of a CR is the loss of billions of dollars. We are disappointed Congress has once again relied on a CR to keep the government running.

Alexandria, VA – In the early morning hours of Saturday, December 21, the U.S. Senate passed the Social Security Fairness Act (H.R. 82), FMA-endorsed legislation that repeals the Government Pension Offset (GPO) and the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP). This follows the successful November vote in the House of Representatives on this bipartisan legislation, sponsored by Representatives Garret Graves (R-LA) and Abigail Spanberger (D-VA), sending the bill to President Biden’s desk for his signature. FMA National President Craig Carter made the following comments on passage in the Senate:

“On behalf of the managers and supervisors currently serving or retired from the federal government, and whose interests are represented by the Federal Managers Association (FMA), we applaud the Senate for voting to bring fairness to millions of Social Security beneficiaries. The monumental, landmark vote is the culmination of decades of work to repeal these odious provisions that callously reduce or eliminate Social Security benefits for millions of public servants and their beneficiaries.

Alexandria, VA – The House of Representatives approved the Chance to Compete Act (S. 59), bipartisan legislation endorsed by the Federal Managers Association (FMA) by a voice vote on Monday, December 16. This followed Senate passage of the bill late last week. The measure is now ready to be signed into law by President Biden. FMA National President Craig Carter made the following statement in response to the measure’s passage in Congress:

“On behalf of the managers and supervisors currently serving our nation in the federal government, and whose interests are represented by the Federal Managers Association (FMA), we applaud Congress for passing this commonsense, bipartisan legislation to improve hiring in the federal workforce. We have supported this bill for many years and are encouraged to see it advance to President Biden’s desk to be signed into law.

Alexandria, VA – On Tuesday, November 12, the House of Representatives passed the Social Security Fairness Act (H.R. 82), FMA-endorsed legislation that would repeal the Government Pension Offset (GPO) and the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP). The bipartisan legislation, sponsored by Representatives Garret Graves (R-LA) and Abigail Spanberger (D-VA), passed by a vote of 327-75. FMA National President Craig Carter made the following comments on passage in the House:

“On behalf of the managers and supervisors currently serving or retired from the federal government, and whose interests are represented by the Federal Managers Association (FMA), we applaud the House of Representatives for voting to bring fairness to millions of Social Security beneficiaries. The resounding and momentous bipartisan vote on the House floor comes after decades of effort to repeal these odious provisions that callously reduce or eliminate Social Security benefits for millions of public servants and their beneficiaries.

Alexandria, VA – The Associated Press projects Donald J. Trump has been elected to serve as the 47th President of the United States, passing the threshold of 270 electoral votes overnight. Trump, the 45th President, will return to the White House for a second term, and will be sworn in on January 20, 2025. Republicans will assume majority control of the United States Senate for the 119th Congress, while control of the House of Representatives remains unknown at this time. Federal Managers Association (FMA) National President Craig Carter made the following statement in response to the November 5 elections:

“On behalf of the managers and supervisors currently serving our nation in the federal government, and whose interests are represented by the Federal Managers Association (FMA), we congratulate Donald J. Trump on his election to the White House and pledge to work with him and his administration throughout his upcoming term in office.

Alexandria, VA – On Tuesday, September 10, Representatives Garret Graves (R-LA) and Abigail Spanberger (D-VA) filed a discharge petition to expedite the will of the House and require a vote on the Social Security Fairness Act (H.R. 82), bipartisan legislation endorsed by FMA, which would repeal the Government Pension Offset (GPO) and the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP). H.R. 82 has 326 cosponsors and is the second-most cosponsored bill in the 118th Congress. The discharge petition currently has 171 bipartisan signatories and needs 218 to be successful. FMA National President Craig Carter made the following comments on the discharge petition:

Recognized by his peers, Mr. Carter provides exceptional leadership at Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth, Virginia.

Alexandria, VA – The Federal Managers Association (FMA) is proud to announce Mr. Craig Carter as FMA's Manager of the Year. He was presented with the award at FMA’s 86th annual National Convention and Management Training Seminar. Carter was also re-elected as National President of FMA, where he will serve a two-year term.

Alexandria, VA – The Federal Managers Association (FMA) is pleased to announce its newest national elected officers. FMA National President Craig Carter was re-elected to the association’s top position as National President, and National Secretary Chris Lombardi was re-elected to that position. The elections were held at FMA's 86th annual National Convention and Management Training Seminar.

With more than thirty-three years of service with the Department of the Navy, Craig Carter brings with him a wealth of experience as both a supervisor and employee. Craig has held many leadership positions within the Association at the chapter, regional, and national levels prior to his re-election as National President.

On Thursday, April 4, the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) published the final rule to reinforce and clarify protections for a non-partisan career civil service. The Federal Managers Association (FMA) supports the new rules and submitted comments during the rulemaking process. FMA National President Craig Carter made the following comments upon publication of the final rule.

Alexandria, VA – President Biden announced his budget request for Fiscal Year 2025 today, March 11. He is calling for a 2.0 percent pay raise for the federal workforce in 2025. The budget request outlines updates and initiatives from the President’s Management Agenda (PMA) aimed at recruitment and retention, making the federal workforce a model employer, and learning from the Covid-19 pandemic. Federal Managers Association (FMA) National President Craig Carter made the following comments on the release: