Federal Firefighter Pay Equity Act
This bill establishes pay equity for federal firefighters by adjusting how their retirement benefits are calculated and setting a standard workweek. It requires retirement annuities to include overtime hours worked as part of a firefighter's regular schedule (e.g., overtime during standard shifts), rather than excluding them. The bill also mandates a maximum 60-hour regular workweek for federal firefighters, set by the Office of Personnel Management within one year of enactment. These changes directly affect federal firefighters, aiming to improve pay comparability with municipal firefighters and other federal employees while supporting recruitment and retention.
Bill status
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Introduction
Feb 2023
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Introduced Feb 28, 2023
Last action Feb 28, 2023
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Feb 28, 2023
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
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Feb 28, 2023
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1 primary · 109 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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State
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Gerald E. Connolly
DDemocratic
Co
Abigail Davis Spanberger
DDemocratic
Co
Adam B. Schiff
DDemocratic
Co
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
DDemocratic
Co
Andrew R. Garbarino
RRepublican
Co
André Carson
DDemocratic
Co
Andy Kim
DDemocratic
Co
Ann M. Kuster
DDemocratic
Co
Anthony D’Esposito
RRepublican
Co
Barbara Lee
DDemocratic
Co
Bill Foster
DDemocratic
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