Bills · HR 3305
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 3305Government Operations and Politics
LEO Fair Retirement Act of 2025
INTRO MAY 8· LAST ACTION MAY 8
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it addresses a long-standing issue for federal law enforcement officers who often work extensive hours beyond their regular schedule, some of which go uncompensated due to federal pay limitations. By allowing these previously uncompensated hours to count towards retirement, the bill could significantly improve the financial security of these officers in their later years. This change might also help the federal government attract and retain highly qualified law enforcement personnel, as enhanced retirement benefits can be a strong incentive. If the bill doesn't pass, federal law enforcement officers will continue to have a portion of their overtime work not factored into their retirement calculations, potentially leading to lower annuities than they might feel they earned.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Allows certain premium pay that was not received due to pay limitations to be included in the calculation of a federal law enforcement officer's retirement annuity.
This provision directly allows officers to count previously uncompensated overtime towards higher retirement benefits.
PROVISION 02
Requires a federal law enforcement officer to make a lump-sum payment to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to include the additional premium pay in their annuity calculation.
This ensures officers contribute their share to the retirement fund for the added benefit, preventing an unfunded mandate.
PROVISION 03
Officers can elect an actuarial annuity reduction in lieu of the lump-sum payment, providing flexibility for those who may not have immediate funds.
This makes the enhanced retirement option more accessible by offering an alternative payment method.
PROVISION 04
The amendments apply to annuities calculated one year after the bill's enactment and OPM must issue regulations within one year.
This sets a clear timeline for implementation and when officers can expect to benefit from the changes.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAY 8
Introduced in House
MAY 8
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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 3305
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMay 8, 2025
Last actionMay 8, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · OVERSIGHT AND GOVERNMENT REFORM COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAY 8, 2025
House BillHR 3305Government Operations and Politics
LEO Fair Retirement Act of 2025
INTRODUCED MAY 8, 2025· LAST ACTION MAY 8, 2025
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READING
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COSPONSORS
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