The Federal Firefighters Families First Act would change how certain federal firefighters’ pay and retirement benefits are calculated. It replaces 2,756 with 2,087 in two pay-computation provisions. For retirement calculations, it would add an amount based on half the firefighter’s basic hourly rate multiplied by overtime hours that are part of the firefighter’s regular tour of duty. It would also require the Office of Personnel Management to set a maximum for regularly recurring workweek hours, averaging no more than 60 hours per week. The bill was introduced in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
If you are a federal firefighter covered by these provisions, the bill could change how your pay is computed and how certain retirement benefits are calculated. It would also set a limit on regularly recurring workweek hours. The changes would apply to annuities based on a separation from service occurring more than 60 days after enactment.
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The bill lists its purposes as improving pay equality, supporting firefighter recruitment and retention, including regularly scheduled overtime in retirement calculations, and establishing a regular workweek.
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