Federal Retirement Safety Act

Protection of Safety: The bill allows for the waiver of notification and consent requirements to protect the safety of an employee, Member of Congress, or any other person. (Section 2(a)(1) and Section 2(b)(1))

Lump-Sum Payment Flexibility: It allows for the payment of a lump-sum credit without the consent of a spouse or former spouse when necessary to protect safety. (Section 2(a)(4)(A)(i) and Section 2(b)(4)(A)(i))

Secure Consent Procedures: The Office of Personnel Management will establish procedures to obtain consent in a manner that protects the safety of the individual when a court order requires it. (Section 2(a)(4)(A)(ii) and Section 2(b)(4)(A)(ii))

Ease of Establishing Criteria: An employee or Member can establish the necessary criteria by self-certifying in writing that a domestic violence crime occurred within the previous one-year period. (Section 2(a)(5) and Section 2(b)(5))