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US HB7706
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/25/2026
Primary Sponsor
Joseph Neguse
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AI Summary
- Allows federal employees and Members of Congress to waive spousal notification requirements for lump-sum retirement benefit payments in cases of domestic violence
- Permits lump-sum retirement credits to be paid without spousal consent when a court order allows and the employee demonstrates safety concerns due to domestic violence
- Requires employees to self-certify in writing that a spouse or former spouse committed a domestic violence crime (as defined in 18 U.S.C. 3561(b)) within the past year to qualify for the waiver
- Applies to both the Federal Employee Retirement System (FERS) and Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS)
- Directs the Office of Personnel Management to issue implementing regulations within one year, with the Act taking effect one year after enactment
Legislative Description
Federal Retirement Safety Act
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
2/25/2026
Committee Referrals
Oversight And Government Reform2/25/2026
Full Bill Text
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