Bills · HR 159
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 159Government employee pay, benefits, personnel managementMembers of Congress
CLEAN Public Service Act
INTRO JAN 3· LAST ACTION JAN 3
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it directly addresses the compensation package for elected officials, which is often a point of public debate. If this bill becomes law, it could change how people view public service by removing a traditional government retirement benefit for future congressional terms. Supporters might argue it makes elected officials more accountable and aligns their benefits more closely with many private sector workers.
If the bill does not become law, the existing pension systems for Members of Congress would continue as they are, allowing them to accrue retirement benefits based on their years of service and salary. The bill's outcome could influence public trust in government and potentially affect the types of individuals who choose to run for congressional office, based on the financial incentives involved.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
This bill would stop current Members of Congress from earning new government-funded retirement benefits (pensions) 90 days after the bill becomes law.
This means current Members would no longer have additional funds contributed to their pensions by the government or deducted from their pay for future service.
PROVISION 02
Individuals who become Members of Congress after the bill's effective date would not be enrolled in the traditional government pension systems at all.
This fundamentally changes the retirement benefits structure for all future Members of Congress.
PROVISION 03
Any retirement benefits already earned by Members of Congress before the bill's effective date would remain protected and unaffected.
This ensures that past service benefits are preserved and not retroactively removed.
PROVISION 04
Members of Congress would still be able to participate in the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), which is a retirement savings program similar to a 401(k).
This ensures Members still have access to a government-sponsored retirement savings option.
PROVISION 05
Members covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) who have not completed at least 5 years of civilian service could receive a lump-sum refund of their contributions.
This provision allows newer FERS members to retrieve their own contributions if their pension coverage is terminated.
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ACTION TIMELINE
4 EVENTSJAN 3
Introduced in House
JAN 3
Introduced in House
JAN 3
Introduced in House
JAN 3
Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 159
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJan 3, 2025
Last actionJan 3, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · OVERSIGHT AND GOVERNMENT REFORM COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JAN 3, 2025
House BillHR 159Government employee pay, benefits, personnel managementMembers of Congress
CLEAN Public Service Act
INTRODUCED JAN 3, 2025· LAST ACTION JAN 3, 2025
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