H.R. 5951 (112th): To amend title 5, United States Code, to restore to Members of the House of Representatives an election to decline coverage under the Federal Employees’ Retirement System.

Introduced:
Jun 15, 2012 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Rep. Joseph Heck [R-NV3]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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This bill was introduced on June 15, 2012, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

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Introduced Jun 15, 2012
Referred to Committee Jun 15, 2012
Cosponsors
3 cosponsors (3R) (show)
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Last updated Jun 15, 2012.
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6/15/2012--Introduced.
Redefines "Member of Congress" under the Federal Employees' Retirement System (FERS) with respect to the exclusion from the meaning of "Member" as any Member of the House of Representatives, including a Delegate or Resident Commissioner to Congress, who opts out of FERS, but only if he or she served as a Member before the enactment of the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2004.
Repeals the requirement of service before enactment of such Act. (Thus, allows Members to opt out of FERS benefits regardless of when they have been elected.)

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  • Title 5: GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATION AND EMPLOYEES
  • Part III: EMPLOYEES
  • Subpart G: Insurance and Annuities
  • Chapter 84: FEDERAL EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM
  • Subchapter I: GENERAL PROVISIONS
  • Section 8401: Definitions