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S.471: Members of Congress Pension Opt Out Clarification Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Feb. 25, 2021
- Latest Major Action Nov. 17, 2022
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
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Bill Cosponsor
Bill Versions
- Reported to Senate - Sept. 12, 2022
- Introduced in Senate - Feb. 25, 2021
Bill 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.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Nov. 17, 2022 |
Star Print ordered on the reported bill.
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| Sept. 12, 2022 |
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 481.
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| Sept. 12, 2022 |
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Carper for Senator Peters with amendments. With written report No. 117-143.
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| May 25, 2022 |
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
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| Feb. 25, 2021 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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| Feb. 25, 2021 |
Introduced in the Senate by Mike Braun (R-Ind.) |