Members of Congress Pension Opt Out Clarification Act

United States116th CongressS-439Senate
Updated: Dec 23, 2019

Summary

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.

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  1. Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7229)

    Senate

  2. Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    House of Representatives

  3. Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Senate

  4. Received in the House.

    House of Representatives