H.R. 1522 · On the floor · Government Operations and Politics

Federal Retirement Fairness Act

What it does

• Amends title 5, United States Code, to allow civilian service in temporary positions after December 31, 1988, to be counted as creditable service under the Federal Employees Retirement System.
• Applies the change to any current or future employee, including temporary employees of the United States Postal Service, and Members of Congress.
• Directs the Director of the Office of Personnel Management to notify agency Chief Human Capital Officers and other officials to inform eligible employees and Members of their right to make deposits for previously uncredited service.
• Directs the Director of the Office of Personnel Management to promulgate regulations to implement the Act and its amendments.

Latest action

Jul 22, 2025: 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.

Committee: House Oversight and Government Reform