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U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officer Retirement Technical Corrections Act
12/15/2023, 4:05 PM
Summary of Bill S 311
The bill addresses issues related to the retirement benefits of CBP officers, ensuring that they receive the appropriate benefits they are entitled to. It clarifies certain provisions related to the retirement system for CBP officers, making sure that they are treated fairly and receive the benefits they have earned through their service.
The bill is designed to improve the retirement system for CBP officers, ensuring that they are able to retire with dignity and financial security. It aims to correct any technical errors or inconsistencies in the current retirement system, making sure that CBP officers are able to access the benefits they have earned throughout their careers. Overall, Bill 118 s 311 seeks to support and protect the retirement benefits of CBP officers, ensuring that they are able to retire with the benefits they deserve. It is an important piece of legislation that aims to improve the retirement system for CBP officers and ensure that they are treated fairly and equitably.
Congressional Summary of S 311
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officer Retirement Technical Corrections Act
This bill modifies the calculation of retirement benefits for certain U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers.
Under current law, effective July 6, 2008, CBP officers are entitled to an enhanced retirement benefit, subject to certain mandatory retirement requirements. CBP officers who were employed as of July 6, 2008 are entitled to a transitional enhanced retirement benefit without the corresponding mandatory retirement requirements (i.e., proportional annuity).
The bill specifies that CBP officers who received a tentative offer of employment before July 6, 2008, and who started work on or after that date, are entitled to this proportional annuity. The Office of Personnel Management must correct annuity calculations for these officers, including retroactively, based on a list compiled by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). DHS may also retroactively waive mandatory retirement requirements for these officers so that they may receive the proportional annuity.
The Government Accountability Office must report on CBP's policies and procedures related to enhanced retirement benefits.
