To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide that civilian service in a temporary position after December 31, 1988, may be creditable service under the Federal Employees Retirement System, and for other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Bill 119 HR 1522, also known as the Federal Employees Retirement System Act, aims to amend title 5 of the United States Code to allow civilian service in temporary positions after December 31, 1988, to be considered creditable service under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). This means that individuals who have worked in temporary positions after this date will be able to count this time towards their retirement benefits.

The bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to the Federal Employees Retirement System. This could include clarifications or adjustments to existing regulations, as well as potential updates to ensure that the retirement system remains fair and effective for federal employees.

Overall, the goal of Bill 119 HR 1522 is to ensure that federal employees who have worked in temporary positions are able to receive the retirement benefits they have earned, and to make any necessary updates to the Federal Employees Retirement System to keep it functioning properly.