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Firefighter Retirement Benefits: Service Break Consideration Extended

This bill modifies firefighter retirement rules, allowing certain breaks in service to count towards their retirement accrual. This change means more firefighters, including those in supervisory roles, may qualify for full retirement benefits, potentially enhancing their financial security after their careers.
Key points
Expands the definition of 'firefighter' for retirement purposes to include those in supervisory or administrative roles with prior firefighting experience.
Allows up to 24 months of total breaks in service to be considered for retirement accrual for certain firefighters.
Enables firefighters to receive credit for past service (from October 1, 2003) even with a break, provided they pay back missed contributions.
Ensures government agencies will make corresponding contributions if firefighters pay their outstanding amounts.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_4672
Sponsor: Rep. Harder, Josh [D-CA-9]
Process start date: 2025-07-23
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To extend the break-in-service consideration for firefighter retirements, and other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_4672.

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 2025-07-23.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Expands the definition of 'firefighter' for retirement purposes to include those in supervisory or administrative roles with prior firefighting experience.
  • Allows up to 24 months of total breaks in service to be considered for retirement accrual for certain firefighters.
  • Enables firefighters to receive credit for past service (from October 1, 2003) even with a break, provided they pay back missed contributions.
  • Ensures government agencies will make corresponding contributions if firefighters pay their outstanding amounts.
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. Harder, Josh [D-CA-9].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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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