Ending Congressional Pensions: New Rules for Public Officials
This bill aims to terminate pension benefits for members of the U.S. Congress. It means that after the law takes effect, Congress members will no longer accrue new retirement benefits from public funds, although their existing rights will remain unaffected. This change seeks to reform public service and may influence the perception of benefits associated with holding public office.
Key points
Members of Congress will no longer receive new government-funded retirement benefits 90 days after the bill becomes law.
Existing pension rights accrued before the law's enactment remain unchanged.
The bill does not affect the ability of Congress members to participate in the Thrift Savings Plan, which is available to federal employees.
The Vice President of the United States is excluded from these changes and will continue to be covered by existing retirement provisions.
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