CLEAN Public Service Act

2/1/2025, 4:53 AM

Citizen Legislature Anti-Corruption Reform of Public Service Act or the CLEAN Public Service Act

This bill excludes Members of Congress from further retirement coverage under the Civil Service Retirement System or the Federal Employees Retirement System following the enactment of the bill. It also prohibits further government contributions or deductions from a Member's basic pay for deposit in the Treasury to the credit of the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund.

This exclusion does not affect a Member's eligibility to participate in the Thrift Savings Plan.

Bill 119 HR 159, also known as the "No Pensions for Past Presidents Act," aims to amend title 5 of the United States Code to end pensions for Members of Congress. The bill seeks to eliminate the pension benefits that former presidents receive after leaving office.

The bill is a response to concerns about the cost of providing pensions to former presidents, as well as the perceived unfairness of providing these benefits to individuals who may already have substantial financial resources.

If passed, the bill would terminate pensions for Members of Congress, including former presidents, and redirect those funds to other purposes. The bill does not specify what those other purposes would be, leaving that decision up to Congress. Overall, the bill is intended to save taxpayer money and address concerns about the use of public funds to support former presidents who may not need financial assistance. It is likely to generate debate and discussion among lawmakers and the public about the appropriate use of government resources.
Congress
119
Number
HR - 159
Introduced on
2025-01-03
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

1/3/2025
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Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

Citizen Legislature Anti-Corruption Reform of Public Service Act or the CLEAN Public Service Act

This bill excludes Members of Congress from further retirement coverage under the Civil Service Retirement System or the Federal Employees Retirement System following the enactment of the bill. It also prohibits further government contributions or deductions from a Member's basic pay for deposit in the Treasury to the credit of the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund.

This exclusion does not affect a Member's eligibility to participate in the Thrift Savings Plan.

Bill 119 HR 159, also known as the "No Pensions for Past Presidents Act," aims to amend title 5 of the United States Code to end pensions for Members of Congress. The bill seeks to eliminate the pension benefits that former presidents receive after leaving office.

The bill is a response to concerns about the cost of providing pensions to former presidents, as well as the perceived unfairness of providing these benefits to individuals who may already have substantial financial resources.

If passed, the bill would terminate pensions for Members of Congress, including former presidents, and redirect those funds to other purposes. The bill does not specify what those other purposes would be, leaving that decision up to Congress. Overall, the bill is intended to save taxpayer money and address concerns about the use of public funds to support former presidents who may not need financial assistance. It is likely to generate debate and discussion among lawmakers and the public about the appropriate use of government resources.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend title 5, United States Code, to terminate pensions for Members of Congress, and for other purposes.

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Committee:  
House Administration
Committee:  
Oversight and Accountability

Recent Activity

Latest Summary2/28/2025

Citizen Legislature Anti-Corruption Reform of Public Service Act or the CLEAN Public Service Act

This bill excludes Members of Congress from further retirement coverage under the Civil Service Retirement System or the Federa...

Latest Action1/3/2025
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 ju...