OPM has said that it is mailing out the balance of the paper 2025 1099-R forms that federal retirees want or need to file their taxes, following complaints by many retirees and prodding from several members of Congress.
2026 NARFE National Election Process
Anyone interested in running for NARFE National Office or submitting Bylaws and Rules Amendments should be aware that the deadlines are rapidly approaching.
NARFE Referendum Voting e-mails Distributed
Eligible NARFE members received voting credentials Monday in an email from “Election Services Co. for NARFE” (narfehelp@mg.electionservicescorp.com)
NARFE Referendum Website Available
There is a website available to get all the information on the NARFE Referendum. Voting begins on Monday, January 26.
Update on Referendum to Extend Officer Terms
The NEB passed Motion #17-11-25 in closed session on December 18, 2025 to fund $40,000 for a special referendum to extend the terms of office for current and future national officers. Ballots will be emailed on January 26, 2026.
Does Your Federation or Chapter Have a NARFE-Hosted Microsite?
Training for new webmasters will begin in March 2026 – consider adding YOUR federation or chapter to the list!
NARFE Files Suit to Preserve Merit-Based Civil Service and Sues Over Elon Musk’s Unprecedented and Illegal Hack of Americans’ Private Data
NARFE files suit to preserve Merit-Based Civil Service, and files suit over the disclosure of sensitive records of millions of Americans to DOGE staff who have not been properly vetted or have the proper security clearances for access to such information.
NARFE Responds to Executive Orders Issued by President Trump
NARFE National President William “Bill” Shackelford released a statement in response to President Trump’s executive orders related to the federal workforce. NARFE stands with you and the entire federal community.
The Social Security Fairness Act
On January 5, 2025 President Biden signed into law the Social Security Fairness Act, H.R. 82, which repeals the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO), a legislative priority for NARFE for decades. Click on the title or graphic to learn more.
2024 NARFE National Election Results
NARFE 2024 election results for National President and Regional Vice President of Region 01.