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S. 439 (116th)

Members of Congress Pension Opt Out Clarification Act

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Introduced

12 February 2019

Last action

23 December 2019 · Floor

Status

Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and 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.

Sponsors

Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN], Rick Scott

Subjects

Discovery layer

Source updated

28 May 2025

Summary

End Plush Retirements Act This bill allows future Members of the House of Representatives to opt out of the Federal Employees Retirement System, an option currently available to Members of the House who began serving before September 30, 2003, and all Senators. In addition, it permits Members of Congress who opt out to continue to participate in the Thrift Savings Plan.

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Timeline

  1. 12 February 2019

    Introduced

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

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 12 February 2019

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 24 July 2019

    Reported

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

    Source: Committee

  4. 28 October 2019

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 274.

    Source: Calendars

  5. 28 October 2019

    Reported

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson without amendment. With written report No. 116-153.

    Source: Committee

  6. 28 October 2019

    Reported

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson without amendment. With written report No. 116-153.

    Source: Committee

  7. 19 December 2019

    Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7229)

    Source: Floor

  8. 19 December 2019

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S7229)

    Source: Floor

  9. 23 December 2019

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  10. 23 December 2019

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and 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.

    Source: IntroReferral

  11. 23 December 2019

    Floor

    Received in the House.

    Source: Floor

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Documents

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