Bill · H.R. 159· House(119-HR-159)
CLEAN Public Service Act
- Introduced
- 1/3/2025
- Last activity
- 1/3/2025 — Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Sponsored by
- Brian Fitzpatrick
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Citizen Legislature Anti-Corruption Reform of Public Service Act" or the "CLEAN Public Service Act," aims to amend title 5 of the United States Code. The primary purpose is to terminate pension benefits for Members of Congress. It specifically modifies the Civil Service Retirement System and the Federal Employees Retirement System. These changes regarding retirement coverage are set to take effect 90 days after the act is enacted. The bill excludes the Vice President from these specific changes.
Yes
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?+5
The bill eliminates future government contributions to retirement funds for Members of Congress.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+3
The bill aims to reduce perceived corruption by removing long-term pension benefits for lawmakers.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Preservation of existing benefits: The bill ensures that the changes do not take away rights or entitlements earned by Members of Congress for time served prior to the date the law is enacted (Section 2(a)(1)(b) and Section 2(b)(1)(b)).
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Continued savings opportunities: Members of Congress can still participate in the Thrift Savings Plan according to existing laws (Section 2(a)(1)(c) and Section 2(b)(1)(c)).
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Refund options for short-term service: For Members who have not completed at least 5 years of civilian service at the time of enactment, regulations can provide for a lump-sum credit to be paid to them (Section 2(b)(1)(d)(2)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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End of retirement contributions: For current Members, the bill stops further Government contributions and deductions from their basic pay toward retirement funds 90 days after enactment (Section 2(a)(1)(a)(2) and Section 2(b)(1)(a)(2)(B)).
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End of retirement coverage for new Members: Individuals who become Members on or after the date of enactment will not be subject to the Federal Employees Retirement System (Section 2(b)(1)(a)(1)(A)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Economy And Finance
- Reduces Government Spending+5
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+3
- 1/3/2025
- Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Introduced in House