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HR 1215 105th Congress House

To amend the chapters 83 and 84 of title 5, United States Code, to extend the civil service retirement provisions of such chapter which are applicable to law enforcement officers, to inspectors of…

Official title: To amend the chapters 83 and 84 of title 5, United States Code, to extend the civil service retirement provisions of such chapter which are applicable to law e… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To amend the chapters 83 and 84 of title 5, United States Code, to extend the civil service retirement provisions of such chapter which are applicable to law enforcement officers, to inspectors of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, inspectors and canine enforcement officers of the United States Customs Service, and revenue officers of the Internal Revenue Service.

Introduced: April 15, 1997 See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 105th Congress ended
It never became law before the 105th Congress (1997–1998) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 24, 1997
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1852)
Mar 31, 1997
Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service.
Mar 21, 1997
Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.
Mar 21, 1997
Introduced in House
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 Latest action April 24, 1997

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1852)

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Amends Federal civil service law to include as Federal law enforcement officers eligible under Civil Service Retirement System and Federal Employees' Retirement System provisions for early retirement (at age 50 after 20 years of Federal service) revenue officers in the Internal Revenue Service, customs inspectors and canine enforcement officers in the U.S. Customs Service, and inspectors in the Immigration and Naturalization Service.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 10
All 10 Democratic 7
Burr, Richard
· Oct 10, 1998
QUINN, JACK
· Jun 17, 1998
 D
Sherman, Brad
California · Apr 30, 1998
 D
Pallone, Frank
New Jersey · Mar 4, 1998
 D
Nadler, Jerrold
New York · Jul 9, 1997
 D
Markey, Edward J.
Massachusetts · Jun 25, 1997
 D
McGovern, James P.
Massachusetts · May 20, 1997
 D
Neal, Richard E.
Massachusetts · May 13, 1997
FROST, MARTIN
· Apr 15, 1997
 D
Pelosi, Nancy
California · Apr 15, 1997
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1215: To amend the chapters 83 and 84 of title 5, United States Code, to extend the civil service retirement provisions of such chapter which are applicable to law enforcement officers, to inspectors of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, inspectors and canine enforcement officers of the United States Customs Service, and revenue officers of the Internal Revenue Service.. 105th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-1215/
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"H.R. 1215: To amend the chapters 83 and 84 of title 5, United States Code, to extend the civil service retirement provisions of such chapter which are applicable to law enforcement officers, to inspectors of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, inspectors and canine enforcement officers of the United States Customs Service, and revenue officers of the Internal Revenue Service.." 105th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-1215/.
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H.R. 1215, 105th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-1215/.
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[H.R. 1215: To amend the chapters 83 and 84 of title 5, United States Code, to extend the civil service retirement provisions of such chapter which are applicable to law enforcement officers, to inspectors of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, inspectors and canine enforcement officers of the United States Customs Service, and revenue officers of the Internal Revenue Service.](https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HR-1215/)
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