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Read. Follow. Verify.Congress proposes extending break-in-service consideration for firefighter retirements
Last action · July 23, 2025: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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What This Bill Would Do
Federal firefighters would be allowed to maintain retirement benefit eligibility despite gaps in their service record. The measure adjusts how breaks in employment are calculated for federal retirement planning.
This change provides retirement security for federal firefighters by ensuring prior service time remains creditable toward pension calculations.
Who It Would Affect
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Federal firefighters
The bill changes the rules regarding how their retirement benefits are calculated following a break in their service.
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Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
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Retirement flexibility for federal workers
The bill indicates a legislative effort to modernize retirement credit rules to accommodate non-continuous career paths for federal firefighters.
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