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Expanding Law Enforcement Officer Definition for Retirement Benefits

This act modifies retirement rules for certain federal employees, including them in the law enforcement officer category. This means individuals in these positions will gain access to special retirement benefits previously available only to traditional law enforcement officers. These changes could impact the financial stability and retirement plans of thousands of federal employees.
Key points
New groups of federal employees, including some investigators, IRS employees, Postal Inspection Service, Department of Veterans Affairs, and Customs and Border Protection staff, will be recognized as law enforcement officers for retirement purposes.
Current employees in these roles can elect to have their prior service counted under the new definition, which may involve making additional contributions to the retirement fund.
For three years after the act's enactment, officers covered by the new provisions will not be subject to mandatory separation.
The act aims to provide fairer retirement conditions for employees performing similar, often hazardous, duties as traditional law enforcement officers.
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Print number: 117_S_1888
Sponsor: Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]
Process start date: 2021-05-27
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Law Enforcement Officers Equity Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_1888.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-05-27.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • New groups of federal employees, including some investigators, IRS employees, Postal Inspection Service, Department of Veterans Affairs, and Customs and Border Protection staff, will be recognized as law enforcement officers for retirement purposes.
  • Current employees in these roles can elect to have their prior service counted under the new definition, which may involve making additional contributions to the retirement fund.
  • For three years after the act's enactment, officers covered by the new provisions will not be subject to mandatory separation.
  • The act aims to provide fairer retirement conditions for employees performing similar, often hazardous, duties as traditional law enforcement officers.
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 Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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