Federal and Small Business Telework Promotion Act

The Federal and Small Business Telework Promotion Act (H.R. 5163) aims to reduce national fuel consumption and expand flexible work options within both the public and private sectors. The bill would require federal agencies to decrease the amount of fuel used by their employees' vehicles by at least 10% within one year, primarily by encouraging telecommuting and carpooling.

For the private sector, the bill directs the Small Business Administration (SBA) to launch a two-year pilot program in up to five regions to educate small business owners on the benefits of telework. This initiative includes specific outreach to businesses that employ or are owned by individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans, seeking to improve workplace accessibility and reduce commuting costs for these workers.