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Federal Retirement: Temporary Service After 1988 Now Counts

This act allows federal employees, including temporary postal workers, to count temporary service after 1988 towards their federal retirement. This means more individuals may qualify for or increase their retirement benefits, impacting their financial security in retirement.
Key points
Temporary federal service performed after 1988 will now be creditable for retirement.
This change applies to temporary employees of the United States Postal Service.
Eligible individuals will be notified about making deposits for this service.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_1522
Sponsor: Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11]
Process start date: 2025-02-24
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Federal Retirement Fairness Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_1522.

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 2025-02-24.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Temporary federal service performed after 1988 will now be creditable for retirement.
  • This change applies to temporary employees of the United States Postal Service.
  • Eligible individuals will be notified about making deposits for this service.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: 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.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-22.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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