Public Servants Protection and Fairness Act of 2023

12/20/2024, 9:06 AM
Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
Bill 118 HR 4260, also known as the Public Servants Protection and Fairness Act of 2023, aims to provide protections and fairness for public servants in the United States. The bill addresses several key issues affecting public servants, including retirement benefits, workplace safety, and whistleblower protections.

One of the main provisions of the bill is the enhancement of retirement benefits for public servants. The bill seeks to ensure that public servants receive fair and adequate retirement benefits, including pension and healthcare benefits. This is particularly important as many public servants, such as teachers, firefighters, and police officers, often face challenges in securing adequate retirement benefits.

In addition to retirement benefits, the bill also focuses on improving workplace safety for public servants. This includes measures to prevent workplace harassment, discrimination, and violence. The bill also aims to strengthen protections for public servants who report misconduct or illegal activities in the workplace, commonly known as whistleblowers. Overall, the Public Servants Protection and Fairness Act of 2023 seeks to address the unique challenges faced by public servants and ensure that they are treated fairly and with respect. By enhancing retirement benefits, improving workplace safety, and protecting whistleblowers, the bill aims to create a more supportive and equitable environment for public servants across the country.
Congress
118

Number
HR - 4260

Introduced on
2023-06-21

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
Bill 118 HR 4260, also known as the Public Servants Protection and Fairness Act of 2023, aims to provide protections and fairness for public servants in the United States. The bill addresses several key issues affecting public servants, including retirement benefits, workplace safety, and whistleblower protections.

One of the main provisions of the bill is the enhancement of retirement benefits for public servants. The bill seeks to ensure that public servants receive fair and adequate retirement benefits, including pension and healthcare benefits. This is particularly important as many public servants, such as teachers, firefighters, and police officers, often face challenges in securing adequate retirement benefits.

In addition to retirement benefits, the bill also focuses on improving workplace safety for public servants. This includes measures to prevent workplace harassment, discrimination, and violence. The bill also aims to strengthen protections for public servants who report misconduct or illegal activities in the workplace, commonly known as whistleblowers. Overall, the Public Servants Protection and Fairness Act of 2023 seeks to address the unique challenges faced by public servants and ensure that they are treated fairly and with respect. By enhancing retirement benefits, improving workplace safety, and protecting whistleblowers, the bill aims to create a more supportive and equitable environment for public servants across the country.

Policy Areas
Social Welfare

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.