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Ending Congressional Pensions: New Public Service Benefit Rules

This bill aims to terminate federal pension accruals for members of Congress. This means that after the law takes effect, new and current members of Congress will no longer accumulate additional retirement benefits from public funds. Their previously earned benefits remain unaffected, and their ability to save in the Thrift Savings Plan is preserved.
Key points
Termination of new federal pension accruals for members of Congress from public funds.
Existing pension rights earned before the law's enactment remain unchanged.
The ability for members of Congress to participate in the Thrift Savings Plan is unaffected.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_101
Sponsor: Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]
Process start date: 2021-01-04
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

CLEAN Public Service Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_101.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-01-04.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Termination of new federal pension accruals for members of Congress from public funds.
  • Existing pension rights earned before the law's enactment remain unchanged.
  • The ability for members of Congress to participate in the Thrift Savings Plan is unaffected.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

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