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H.R. 521Became Law

First Responder Fair RETIRE Act

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What it doesSummary public law (Dec 9, 2022)

First Responder Fair Return for Employees on Their Initial Retirement Earned Act or the First Responder Fair RETIRE Act

This act allows disabled federal first responders (e.g., law enforcement officers, customs and border protection officers, and firefighters) to continue receiving federal retirement benefits in the same manner as though they had not been disabled.

Under current law, federal first responders are subject to a mandatory retirement age of 57. To facilitate this earlier retirement, federal first responders are required to pay a greater percentage of their salary towards retirement. Additionally, their annuity amount is calculated at a higher rate than other federal employees.

This act allows a federal first responder to remain in the accelerated retirement system if they are placed in another civil service position outside of that system after returning to work from a work-related injury or illness. Further, if such an employee is separated from service before they are entitled to receive an annuity, they may receive a refund of their accelerated contributions.

What just happenedDec 9, 2022

Became Public Law No: 117-225.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11](D-VA)Sponsor
26 cosponsors20 D6 R
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  1. Dec 9, 2022President

    Became Public Law No: 117-225.

  2. Dec 9, 2022BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 117-225.

  3. Dec 9, 2022President

    Signed by President.

  4. Dec 9, 2022BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Dec 2, 2022Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Dec 2, 2022President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Nov 25, 2022Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Nov 17, 2022Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6802; text: CR S6802)

  9. Nov 17, 2022Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  10. Sep 28, 2022Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 515.

  11. Sep 28, 2022Committee

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters without amendment. With written report No. 117-173.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  12. Sep 28, 2022Committee14000

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters without amendment. With written report No. 117-173.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  13. Aug 3, 2022Committee

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  14. Jul 13, 2022IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  15. Jul 12, 2022FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  16. Jul 12, 2022FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 417 - 0 (Roll no. 301). (text: CR H5955-5957)

  17. Jul 12, 2022Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 417 - 0 (Roll no. 301).

  18. Jul 12, 2022FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5968-5969)

  19. Jul 12, 2022FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  20. Jul 12, 2022FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 521.

  21. Jul 12, 2022FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5955-5959)

  22. Jul 12, 2022FloorH30300

    Mrs. Maloney, Carolyn B. moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  23. May 11, 2022Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  24. May 11, 2022Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  25. Jan 28, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Intelligence (Permanent Select), and Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  26. Jan 28, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Intelligence (Permanent Select), and Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Intelligence (Permanent Select) Committee
  27. Jan 28, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Intelligence (Permanent Select), and Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  28. Jan 28, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  29. Jan 28, 2021IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawDec 9, 202249

First Responder Fair Return for Employees on Their Initial Retirement Earned Act or the First Responder Fair RETIRE Act

This act allows disabled federal first responders (e.g., law enforcement officers, customs and border protection officers, and firefighters) to continue receiving federal retirement benefits in the same manner as though they had not been disabled.

Under current law, federal first responders are subject to a mandatory retirement age of 57. To facilitate this earlier retirement, federal first responders are required to pay a greater percentage of their salary towards retirement. Additionally, their annuity amount is calculated at a higher rate than other federal employees.

This act allows a federal first responder to remain in the accelerated retirement system if they are placed in another civil service position outside of that system after returning to work from a work-related injury or illness. Further, if such an employee is separated from service before they are entitled to receive an annuity, they may receive a refund of their accelerated contributions.

Introduced in HouseJan 28, 2021

First Responder Fair Return for Employees on Their Initial Retirement Earned Act of 2021 or the First Responder Fair RETIRE Act

This bill allows disabled federal first responders (e.g., law enforcement officers, customs and border protection officers, and firefighters) to continue receiving federal retirement benefits in the same manner as though they had not been disabled.

Under current law, federal first responders are subject to a mandatory retirement age of 57. To facilitate this earlier retirement, federal first responders are required to pay a greater percentage of their salary towards retirement. Additionally, their annuity amount is calculated at a higher rate than other federal employees.

This bill allows a federal first responder to remain in the accelerated retirement system if they are placed in another civil service position outside of that system after returning to work from a work-related injury or illness. Further, if such an employee is separated from service before they are entitled to receive an annuity, they may receive a refund of their accelerated contributions.

First Responder Fair RETIRE Act — Informed