H.R. 2397 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
Congressional Retirement Age Act of 2011
H.R. 2397 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) was introduced on Jun 24, 2011, sponsored by Robert T. Schilling with 26 co-sponsors.
During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jun 24, 2011
- Co-sponsors
- 26
- Policy area
- Congress
What it does
Congressional Retirement Age Act of 2011 - Prohibits a Member of Congress serving on or after the enactment of this Act from being eligible for an annuity under the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) or the Federal Employees' Retirement System (FERS), unless he or she is separated from the service after attaining retirement age under the Social Security Act and completing five years of service.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Robert T. Schilling (R-IL). Co-sponsors: 3 Democrats, 23 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 24, 2011
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, U.S. Postal Service, and Labor Policy . (Jun 30, 2011)
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Committees
- Oversight and Accountability Committee
- Committee on House Administration
More
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