Allow federal employees to make retirement contributions for past temporary service periods to increase their pension benefits.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Federal Retirement Fairness Act?
The Federal Retirement Fairness Act, known as H.R. 1522, has been in the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform since July 21, 2025. The committee members must choose to hold a vote for the bill to move forward, but most bills of this type do not receive a committee vote and fail to advance. No action has occurred on this legislation since July 21, 2025.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Federal Retirement Fairness Act (H.R. 1522 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 5995 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 5995 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Gerald Connolly (D-VA)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.