118th Congress · SENATE BILLBILL

S. 1658Law Enforcement Officers Parity Act

A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to include certain Federal positions within the definition of law enforcement officer for retirement purposes, and for other purposes.

Government operations and politics
Introduced May 17, 2023
Last action May 17, 2023
Pipeline · Bill → Law
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Introduced
May 17, 2023
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Referred
May 17, 2023
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
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Committee
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Senate
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House floor
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Resolve Changes
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Signed
SummaryCRS Summary

This bill expands the definition of law enforcement officer under provisions of the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) and the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS). Specifically, the bill expands the definition to include (1) federal employees whose duties encompass the investigation or apprehension of suspected or convicted criminals and who are authorized to carry a firearm; (2) Internal Revenue Service employees whose duties are primarily the collection of delinquent taxes and the securing of delinquent returns; (3) U.S. Postal Inspection Service employees; (4) Department of Veterans Affairs police officers; and (5) certain U.S. Customs and Border Protection employees who are s...

Provisions · 3 sectionsIntroduced in Senate
Timeline · 2 actions
May 17, 2023
Introduced in Senate
May 17, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.