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CLEAN Public Service Act
2/1/2025, 4:53 AM
Summary of Bill HR 159
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.
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.
Congressional Summary of HR 159
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.
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Current Status of Bill HR 159
Bill HR 159 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 3, 2025. Bill HR 159 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 3, 2025. Bill HR 159's most recent activity was 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 jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of January 3, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 159
Total Number of Sponsors
6Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
6Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 159
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 159
To amend title 5, United States Code, to terminate pensions for Members of Congress, and for other purposes.
To amend title 5, United States Code, to terminate pensions for Members of Congress, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 159
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