Bill · H.R. 2382· House(119-HR-2382)

First Responders Retirement Parity Act

Age: 63 years

North Carolina

Introduced: 3/26/2025
Last activity: 3/26/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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: Gregory Murphy
Cosponsors: - 8 - 0

Taxation

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "First Responders Retirement Parity Act," aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. It seeks to allow certain governmental pension plans to include specific emergency personnel. This includes firefighters, emergency medical technicians, and paramedics. The change applies to employees of public safety agencies performing firefighting or out-of-hospital emergency medical services for a State political subdivision. The bill includes several conforming amendments to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 and the Internal Revenue Code.

Yes· 3 of 4

Would people over 65 be better off under this?+5
The bill provides retirement security for first responders which benefits their long-term financial well-being.
Would retired people be better off under this?+5
The bill ensures better retirement plan accessibility for emergency response providers.
Would union members be better off under this?+4
The bill specifically protects and expands retirement benefits for essential public safety personnel.