HR 8538
To allow certain governmental pension plans to include firefighters, emergency medical technicians, and paramedics, and for other purposes.
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Bill overview
This bill amends tax laws to allow certain state and local governmental pension plans to include firefighters, emergency medical technicians (EMTs), and paramedics. Currently, these professions weren't always automatically covered under these plans. The bill expands the definition of a ‘governmental plan’ to specifically include these emergency response providers, particularly those working under contracts with state or local governments. This change aims to provide better retirement benefits for these essential public safety workers.
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Primary sponsor
George Holding
Cosponsors
Dan Bishop
David E. Price
G. K. Butterfield
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