First Responders Retirement Parity Act

4/4/2025, 5:08 AM

Summary of Bill HR 2382

Bill 119 HR 2382, also known as the "Public Servants Protection and Fairness Act," aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow governmental pension plans to include certain firefighters, emergency medical technicians (EMTs), and paramedics. This bill seeks to provide these essential public servants with the opportunity to participate in pension plans that were previously unavailable to them.

The bill recognizes the critical role that firefighters, EMTs, and paramedics play in ensuring the safety and well-being of communities across the United States. By allowing these individuals to participate in governmental pension plans, they will have access to important retirement benefits that are typically offered to other government employees.

In addition to expanding pension plan eligibility, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to the financial security of these public servants. This includes ensuring that these individuals are able to receive fair and equitable treatment when it comes to their retirement benefits. Overall, Bill 119 HR 2382 seeks to support and protect the financial well-being of firefighters, EMTs, and paramedics by allowing them to participate in governmental pension plans. This legislation recognizes the valuable contributions that these individuals make to society and aims to provide them with the retirement benefits they deserve.

Current Status of Bill HR 2382

Bill HR 2382 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 26, 2025. Bill HR 2382 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 26, 2025.  Bill HR 2382's most recent activity was 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. as of March 26, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2382

Total Number of Sponsors
2
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
2
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
7
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
7
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2382

Primary Policy Focus


Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2382

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that governmental pension plans may include certain firefighters, emergency medical technicians, and paramedics, and for other purposes.To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that governmental pension plans may include certain firefighters, emergency medical technicians, and paramedics, and for other purposes.
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