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Federal Retirement Safety Act: Protecting Domestic Violence Survivors' Benefits

This bill allows federal employees who are victims of domestic violence to receive their lump-sum retirement benefits without notifying or getting consent from an abusive spouse. It aims to protect the safety and financial independence of survivors.
Key points
Waiver of the requirement to notify a spouse about benefit payments if it poses a safety risk.
Payment of retirement credits without spousal consent in cases of domestic violence.
Simple self-certification process where the employee confirms the abuse in writing.
Applies to both the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) and the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS).
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_7706
Sponsor: Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2]
Process start date: 2026-02-25
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Federal Retirement Safety Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_7706.

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 2026-02-25.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Waiver of the requirement to notify a spouse about benefit payments if it poses a safety risk.
  • Payment of retirement credits without spousal consent in cases of domestic violence.
  • Simple self-certification process where the employee confirms the abuse in writing.
  • Applies to both the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) and the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS).
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. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2].

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 2026-03-04.

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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