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US S1658

US S1658
Law Enforcement Officers Parity Act


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Introduced
05/17/2023
In Committee
05/17/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025

Introduced Session

118th Congress

Bill Summary

A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to include certain Federal positions within the definition of law enforcement officer for retirement purposes, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, the Law Enforcement Officers Parity Act, aims to amend federal law to include certain federal positions, such as IRS tax collectors, Postal Inspection Service employees, and Customs and Border Protection seized property specialists, within the definition of "law enforcement officer" for the purposes of retirement benefits. The bill would allow individuals in these positions to be treated as law enforcement officers, even if they were appointed before the bill's enactment, provided they make a written election. The bill also includes provisions for individual and government contributions to cover the differences in retirement deductions and payments for the prior service of these newly designated law enforcement officers.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1707-1708) (on 05/17/2023)

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