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Ends Congressional Pensions
Recent Bills/Ends Congressional Pensions

Ends Congressional Pensions

IntroducedJanuary 3, 2025
Passed Senate1 year ago
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Passed/agreed to in Senate
Why This Matters

This bill stops Members of Congress from receiving pensions, meaning they will not earn retirement benefits after it becomes law.

If you are a Member of Congress, this bill ends your pension benefits starting 90 days after it becomes law.
Who this affects
Members of Congress
What changes is this bill making?
  1. 1Members of Congress will no longer receive pensions after this bill is enacted.
  2. 2Current Members will keep their earned benefits but will not gain new retirement coverage.
  3. 3This change applies to all Members, including those who join Congress after the bill passes.
  4. 4Members can still participate in the Thrift Savings Plan for retirement savings.
  5. 5The bill aims to reduce potential corruption by eliminating retirement benefits for lawmakers.
Read the detailed summary

Citizen Legislature Anti-Corruption Reform of Public Service Act or the CLEAN Public Service Act This bill excludes Members of Congress from further retirement coverage under the Civil Service Retirement System or the Federal Employees Retirement System following the enactment of the bill. It also prohibits further government contributions or deductions from a Member's basic pay for deposit in the Treasury to the credit of the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund. This exclusion does not affect a Member's eligibility to participate in the Thrift Savings Plan.

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Bills must pass the House, Senate, and be signed by the President to become law.
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Senate
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IntroducedJan 3, 2025
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House
SenateApr 7, 2025
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Passed/agreed to in Senate

The President

Donald Trump
President
Awaiting Signature
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