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SENATE 471117th CongressStar Print ordered on the reported bill.

Members of Congress Pension Opt Out Clarification Act

Last Action
11/17/2022

Actions

  • 2022-11-17Star Print ordered on the reported bill.
  • 2022-09-12Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 481.
  • 2022-09-12Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Carper for Senator Peters with amendments. With written report No. 117-143.
  • 2022-09-12Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Carper for Senator Peters with amendments. With written report No. 117-143.
  • 2022-05-25Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
  • 2021-02-25Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  • 2021-02-25Introduced in Senate

CRS Summary

As of 2022-09-12 (25)

Members of Congress Pension Opt Out Clarification Act

This bill allows future Members of the House of Representatives to opt out of the Federal Employees Retirement System, an option currently available to Members of the House who began serving before September 30, 2003, and all Senators. In addition, it permits Members of Congress who opt out to continue to participate in the Thrift Savings Plan.

Cosponsors (1)

  • Rick Scott (R-FL)

Subjects

  • Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
  • Members of Congress
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