Federal Retirement Reform Act of 1985

Summary

Civil Service Pension Reform Act of 1985 - Title I: Civil Service Pension System - Establishes the Civil Service Pension System for Federal employees, postal employees, and Members of Congress who began service after December 31, 1983. Sets forth provisions for the basic plan, including: (1) entitlements to retirement based on age and years of service; (2) the formulas for computing an annuity; and (3) funding. Establishes a Thrift Savings Plan under which a participant may contribute up to ten percent of his or her annual basic pay or disability benefits. Requires the employing agency of such participant to match such contribution up to five percent. Excludes amounts contributed to such plan from an employee's gross income for income tax purposes. Provides a vesting schedule for the plan. Describes the optional ways an employee may elect to receive entitlements upon separation from Government. Establishes in the Treasury the Thrift Savings Fund for deposit of amounts contributed under the plan. Prescribes how money in such Fund shall be invested. Describes the survivor benefits of the basic plan and the thrift plan. Describes the disability benefits available to a participant with at least 18 months of service. Establishes in the Treasury the Federal Employee's Disability Insurance Fund to which agencies must make payments from salary appropriations. Sets forth general and administrative provisions. Directs the Office of Personnel Management to pay all benefits payable under the basic plan of the pension system and administer provisions not specifically assigned to another entity. Authorizes the Office to enter into contracts for the performance of such administrative services. Provides for annual cost-of-living adjustments in basic pensions based upon an increase in the Consumer Price Index. Sets forth transition provisions for certain individuals subject to the Civil Service Retirement and Disability System who elect to participate in the Civil Service Pension System. Establishes in the executive branch the Civil Service Thrift Investment Board to be responsible for policies and regulations for, and review of, the investment and management of the Thrift Savings Fund. Directs the Board (headed by an Executive Director) to establish a Civil Service Thrift Advisory Committee to advise the Board on matters relating to investment policies for the Fund. Title II: Amendments Relating to Social Security - Amends the Social Security Act and the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to cover service by an individual who participates in the pension system. Title III: Miscellaneous and Conforming Amendments - Makes miscellaneous, technical, and conforming amendments as a result of provisions of this Act. Title IV: Authorization and Effective Dates - Authorizes appropriations to the Civil Service Thrift Investment Board for FY 1986 and 1987. Declares the effective date of this Act to be January 1, 1987, except certain other specified provisions.

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Timeline

1. 30 July 1985

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 30 July 1985

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 9 September 1985

   Committee

   Committee on Governmental Affairs. Hearings held.

   Source: Committee

4. 10 September 1985

   Committee

   Committee on Governmental Affairs. Hearings held.

   Source: Committee

5. 11 September 1985

   Committee

   Committee on Governmental Affairs requested executive comment from District of Columbia, Federal Reserve System, OPM, Social Security Administration, Postal Rate Commission.

   Source: Committee

6. 25 September 1985

   Committee

   Committee on Governmental Affairs received executive comment from Federal Reserve System.

   Source: Committee

7. 2 October 1985

   Reported

   Committee on Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

   Source: Committee

8. 17 October 1985

   Committee

   Committee on Governmental Affairs received executive comment from Justice Department.

   Source: Committee

9. 30 October 1985

   Calendars

   Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 371.

   Source: Calendars

10. 30 October 1985

    Reported

    Committee on Governmental Affairs. Reported to Senate by Senator Roth with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 99-166.

    Source: Committee

11. 30 October 1985

    Reported

    Committee on Governmental Affairs. Reported to Senate by Senator Roth with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 99-166.

    Source: Committee

12. 7 November 1985

    Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.

    Source: Floor

Votes

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Documents

3 official files

• Indefinitely postponed in Senate

  summary · EN · 7 November 1985

  Open at official source

• Reported to Senate with amendment(s)

  summary · EN · 30 October 1985

  Open at official source

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Sponsors

• Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Roth Jr., William V. [R-DE] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Mathias, Charles McC., Jr. [R-MD] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Cohen, William S. [R-ME] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Cochran, Thad [R-MS] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Nunn, Sam [D-GA] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Chiles, Lawton [D-FL] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Glenn, John H., Jr. [D-OH] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Gore, Albert, Jr. [D-TN] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Durenberger, Dave [R-MN] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Eagleton, Thomas F. [D-MO] · D · Cosponsor
• · ssga00 · Standing

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