House
Feb 28, 2003

To amend chapters 83 and 84 of title 5, United States Code, to provide for the indexation of deferred annuities; to provide that a survivor annuity be provided to the widow or widower of a former employee who dies after separating from Government service with title to a deferred annuity under the Civil Service Retirement System but before establishing a valid claim therefor, and for other purposes.

Summary

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Amends Federal civil service law to provide for the indexation of deferred annuities, including survivor annuities, under the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS), Federal Employees' Retirement System (FERS), and for individuals becoming subject to FERS by election. Terminates for remarriage before age 55 (currently remarriage at any age) a survivor's entitlement to an annuity based on the service of a deferred annuitant who dies before establishing a valid claim for annuity under CSRS (conforms with requirements under FERS).

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Introduced(1/28/03)
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Passed House
Passed Senate
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NV

Ms. Velázquez

House (D) New York – 7

Cosponsors (14)

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service and Agency Organization.

Feb 28, 2003

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