H.R. 521First Responder Fair RETIRE Act

1 recorded action235 of these members are on the 2026 ballotWhat the measure does Read on Congress.gov

Sponsor: Gerald Connolly [D-VA-11]
Cosponsors: 26 · 20 Democrats · 6 Republicans
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Committees: Oversight and Government Reform Committee, Intelligence (Permanent Select) Committee · and 2 more
Latest action: Dec 9, 2022 · Became Public Law No: 117-225.

IntroducedJan 28, 2021
Passed the HouseJul 12, 2022
Passed the SenateNov 17, 2022
Sent to the PresidentDec 2, 2022
Became lawDec 9, 2022

What the measure doesCRS summary

First Responder Fair Return for Employees on Their Initial Retirement Earned Act or the First Responder Fair RETIRE Act

This act allows disabled federal first responders (e.g., law enforcement officers, customs and border protection officers, and firefighters) to continue receiving federal retirement benefits in the same manner as though they had not been disabled.

Under current law, federal first responders are subject to a mandatory retirement age of 57. To facilitate this earlier retirement, federal first responders are required to pay a greater percentage of their salary towards retirement. Additionally, their annuity amount is calculated at a higher rate than other federal employees.

This act allows a federal first responder to remain in the accelerated retirement system if they are placed in another civil service position outside of that system after returning to work from a work-related injury or illness. Further, if such an employee is separated from service before they are entitled to receive an annuity, they may receive a refund of their accelerated contributions.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service, describing H.R. 521 as public Law on Dec 9, 2022. It is not the text of the measure; a later amendment may have changed what it does.

How every member votedHouse roll call 301

House Jul 12, 2022

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

First Responder Fair RETIRE Act

Passed · Two-thirds required

417 Yea 0 Nay 13 not voting

Crossed both parties No voting member broke with their own party.

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How the chamber split

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All members430 members

Democratic219 members

Republican211 members

marks half of the votes cast. A party’s majority is the side most of its voting members took.

Cosponsors26 · 20 Democrats · 6 Republicans

Signing on is not a vote: a member can cosponsor H.R. 521 and vote against it. 2 signed when it was filed.

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H.R. 521First Responder Fair RETIRE Act

What the measure doesCRS summary

How every member votedHouse roll call 301

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

How the chamber split

Cosponsors26 · 20 Democrats · 6 Republicans

H.R. 521First Responder Fair RETIRE Act

What the measure doesCRS summary

How every member votedHouse roll call 301

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

How the chamber split

Cosponsors26 · 20 Democrats · 6 Republicans

Who lobbied on H.R. 5216 organizations

Who lobbied on H.R. 5216 organizations