FMA has been vocal in urging the Biden Administration to nominate candidates to the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB). In late April, Biden selected Cathy Harris to serve as Chair of the MSPB, which has not had a quorum for more than four years, and has not had any members for more than two years. FMA supports Cathy Harris’ nomination, and urges her swift consideration and confirmation. Further, FMA continues to urge a quorum, which the board needs to finalize cases. There is a backlog of more than 3,200 cases.

FMA highlighted this issue, and why it is important, in our “Hear It from FMA” column in the June 8 edition of FEDManger.com. Click here to read the full article. In the article, we noted our previous support for Cathy Harris, as well as other qualified nominees FMA has recommended to the Biden Administration.   

“FMA is gratified Ms. Harris was chosen as the first nominee and will work to support her confirmation as soon as is reasonably possible. We will continue to work with the administration, and with key partners in Congress on both sides of the aisle, to see that the remaining two members of the board are nominated and confirmed in as timely a fashion as possible. Due process and a fully functioning MSPB are vital for agencies and its employees,” we wrote. FMA will continue to work toward this necessary goal.