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New Retirement Rules for Selected Federal Law Enforcement Officers

This act expands the definition of a law enforcement officer for retirement purposes, including new groups of federal employees. This means more individuals will be eligible for more favorable retirement conditions, potentially impacting their future benefits and financial stability after service. The changes apply to both new hires and current employees, who can opt to pay contributions for past service.
Key points
Expansion of the definition of law enforcement officer for retirement purposes to include new groups of federal employees, such as certain investigators, IRS employees, postal workers, Department of Veterans Affairs police, and CBP seized property specialists.
Employees covered by the new provisions will have the option to count prior service for retirement purposes, potentially increasing their future benefits.
Introduction of a transitional period during which law enforcement officers covered by the new provisions will not be subject to mandatory separation for 3 years from the act's enactment.
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Additional Information
Law Enforcement Officers Equity Act
Print number: HR 1322
Sponsor: Rep. Pascrell, Bill, Jr. [D-NJ-9]
Process start date: 2023-03-01