S. 1862 would provide that certain Secret Service employees may elect to transition to coverage under the District of Columbia Police and Fire Fighter Retirement and Disability System.
Detailed Summary
United States Secret Service Retirement Act of 2009 - Authorizes an individual who was hired as a member of the United States Secret Service Division or the United States Secret Service Uniformed Division from January 1, 1984, through December 31, 1986, who has actively performed duties other than clerical for 10 or more years directly related to the Secret Service's protection mission, and who is serving as a member of the Secret Service Division or the Secret Service Uniformed Division to file an election to transition to the District of Columbia Police and Firefighters Retirement and Disability System (DCPFRDS).
Directs the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and the Secret Service to notify Secret Service employees regarding eligibility to file such an election. Requires: (1) OPM to prescribe regulations to provide for transition of covered employees from the Federal Employees' Retirement System to the Civil Service Retirement System; and (2) the District of Columbia government to provide for coverage of such employees in the DCPFRDS. Sets forth provisions regarding the forfeiture of Thrift Savings Plan and Social Security contributions upon conversion.
Status of the Legislation
Latest Major Action: 11/4/2009: Senate committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Date of scheduled consideration. SD-342. 10:00 a.m.
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Visitor Comments
mike emrick
October 26, 2009, 9:53am (report abuse)These employees where hired under, and paid into the DC system than forced into the FERS system. They are missing 2 years of retirement because of a government mistake. Correct and pass this bill TODAY!!!