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Congress is looking for ways to get more federal workers to stay home.

The House, in a 290-131 vote Wednesday, approved a bill that would create government-wide regulations for teleworking and instruct each federal agency to come up with policies to promote telecommuting. The Senate has passed similar legislation.

The federal government was once regarded as a leader in telecommuting, but efforts to increase those working outside the office have stalled in recent years, a result of such factors as managerial resistance and security...