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Social Security Employee Accountability: Pension Loss for Offenses

This bill aims to increase accountability for Social Security Administration (SSA) employees. If an SSA employee is convicted of an offense related to their official duties, they may lose federal pension credit for the period after the offense occurred. Citizens can expect greater integrity and trust in the benefits system.
Key points
SSA employees convicted of work-related offenses will lose federal pension credit for service after the offense date.
Such individuals will no longer be eligible to participate in the federal retirement system after conviction.
Any pension contributions made by them after the offense date will be returned.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_4396
Sponsor: Rep. Rice, Tom [R-SC-7]
Process start date: 2021-07-09
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Holding SSA Employees Accountable Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_4396.

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 2021-07-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • SSA employees convicted of work-related offenses will lose federal pension credit for service after the offense date.
  • Such individuals will no longer be eligible to participate in the federal retirement system after conviction.
  • Any pension contributions made by them after the offense date will be returned.
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. Rice, Tom [R-SC-7].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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