Federal workers could credit post-1988 temp service toward FERS
In committeeH.R. 1522Latest action
Sponsor: Gerald E. Connolly · Representative · VA
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Official title: Federal Retirement Fairness Act
119th Congress
Topics: Government & democracy
Introduced:
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Federal workers could count post-1988 temporary government jobs toward retirement if they pay a deposit into the retirement system.
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What does this do?
This bill would let federal employees count temporary government work done after December 31, 1988, toward their retirement under FERS. Right now, that work does not count. Employees who want the credit would need to make a payment into the retirement system.
Who does it affect?
Federal employees and U.S. Postal Service workers who held temporary government positions after 1988 could be affected. The Office of Personnel Management would be required to notify agencies and workers about eligibility and create new rules.
Why does it matter?
Workers who served in temporary roles after 1988 currently receive no retirement credit for that time. This bill would change that, as long as the employee makes the required deposit.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedFeb 24, 2025
- House committeeYou are here · Jul 22, 2025
- House vote
- Senate
- The president's desk
Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Ms. Randall asked unanimous consent that she may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 1522, a bill originally introduced by Representative Connolly, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.