H.R. 521 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
First Responder Fair RETIRE Act
H.R. 521 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) became law — introduced on Jan 28, 2021, sponsored by Gerald E. Connolly with 26 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jan 28, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 26
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
- Public law
- Public Law 117-225
What it does
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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Gerald E. Connolly (D-VA). Co-sponsors: 20 Democrats, 6 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 28, 2021
- Passed the HouseJul 12, 2022
- Passed the SenateNov 17, 2022
- Sent to the PresidentDec 2, 2022
- Became lawDec 9, 2022
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 117-225. (Dec 9, 2022)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Jul 12, 2022 · Passed417–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
- First Responder Fair RETIRE ActHouse · Jul 12, 2022
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Committees
- Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
- Oversight and Accountability Committee
- Foreign Affairs Committee
More
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