Budget & Taxes (Pensions)

HR 159, the CLEAN Public Service Act, would end future retirement contributions and coverage for Members of Congress (excluding the Vice President) 90 days after enactment. It preserves all retirement benefits earned prior to the law's effective date under both the Civil Service Retirement System and Federal Employees Retirement System. The bill maintains current members' eligibility to participate in the Thrift Savings Plan. This policy change directly affects sitting and future members of Congress by altering their retirement benefits structure.