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H.R. 2146 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016

Defending Public Safety Employees' Retirement Act

H.R. 2146 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) became law — introduced on Apr 30, 2015, sponsored by David G. Reichert with 5 co-sponsors. Congress held 4 roll call votes on it.

During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status
Became law
Introduced
Apr 30, 2015
Co-sponsors
5
Policy area
Foreign Trade and International Finance
Public law
Public Law 114-26

What it does

Defending Public Safety Employees' Retirement Act (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code, with respect to the exemption from the 10% penalty tax on early distributions from a government retirement plan for qualified public safety employees who have reached age 50, to expand the exemption to include specified federal law enforcement officers, customs and border protection officers, federal firefighters, and air tra…

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

David G. Reichert (R-WA). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 3 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedApr 30, 2015
  • Passed the HouseMay 12, 2015
  • Passed the SenateJun 4, 2015
  • Sent to the PresidentJun 24, 2015
  • Became lawJun 29, 2015

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 114-26. (Jun 29, 2015)

How Congress voted

  • On the Motion
    Senate · Jun 24, 2015 · Motion Agreed to
    60–38
  • On the Cloture Motion
    Senate · Jun 23, 2015 · Cloture Motion Agreed to
    60–37
  • On Motion to Concur in Senate Amendment With Amendment
    House · Jun 18, 2015 · Passed
    218–208
  • On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
    House · May 12, 2015 · Passed
    407–5

Every roll call vote on this bill

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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.

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