Bills · HR 1522
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 1522Government employee pay, benefits, personnel managementTemporary and part-time employment
Federal Retirement Fairness Act
INTRO FEB 24· LAST ACTION JUL 22
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it addresses a long-standing issue for many federal employees who began their careers in temporary roles. Under current law, their dedication and service in temporary positions after 1988 don't count towards their retirement, creating a gap in their service record for pension purposes. This can significantly reduce their eventual retirement income.
If this bill becomes law, it would provide a path for these employees to receive credit for all their federal service, potentially boosting their retirement security. If it doesn't pass, the existing 1989 cutoff will remain, and thousands of federal workers will continue to be unable to count valuable years of service towards their pensions, leading to lower retirement benefits than those who had similar temporary service before the cutoff date.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Amends federal law to remove the January 1, 1989, cutoff date for crediting temporary civilian service towards federal retirement.
This is the core change that allows temporary federal service performed after December 31, 1988, to be counted for retirement benefits.
PROVISION 02
Applies the change to any individual currently working as a federal employee, including temporary employees of the United States Postal Service, or as a Member of Congress.
This clarifies which specific groups of people are eligible to benefit from this update to retirement rules.
PROVISION 03
Directs the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to notify agencies about the change and to create regulations for its implementation.
This ensures the new rule is properly communicated to affected individuals and that there is a clear process for it to be put into practice.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 158
D· Virginia
YRS IN OFFICE
17
BILLS LED
27
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 28%
DEM 136 REP 22 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
3 EVENTSJUL 22
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.
FEB 24
Introduced in House
FEB 24
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 1522
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 24, 2025
Last actionJul 22, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · OVERSIGHT AND GOVERNMENT REFORM COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 24, 2025
House BillHR 1522Government employee pay, benefits, personnel managementTemporary and part-time employment
Federal Retirement Fairness Act
INTRODUCED FEB 24, 2025· LAST ACTION JUL 22, 2025
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READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
158
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