This legislation aims to modify the spousal notification and consent requirements for federal employees seeking lump-sum retirement benefits, specifically addressing situations involving domestic violence. It introduces critical exceptions to current rules under both the Federal Employee Retirement System (FERS) and the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS). Under the proposed changes, the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) will be authorized to waive the requirement for spousal notification regarding a lump-sum payment. This waiver can be granted if the employee or member demonstrates that a spouse or former spouse engaged in conduct constituting a domestic violence crime against them, and that providing such notice would pose a significant safety risk to the employee or any other person. Furthermore, the bill allows for the payment of a lump-sum credit without the consent of a spouse or former spouse under similar circumstances. This can occur if the spouse or former spouse committed a domestic violence crime and obtaining their consent would endanger the employee, or if a court order permits such payment. OPM is also tasked with developing procedures to ensure the safety of the employee when consent is still required but the spouse has a history of domestic violence. To establish these criteria, an employee or member can provide a self-certification in writing to OPM, stating that the spouse or former spouse committed a domestic violence crime against them within the preceding year. The Office of Personnel Management is mandated to issue comprehensive regulations to implement these amendments within one year of the Act's enactment, with the provisions taking effect one year after that date.