CLEAN Elections Act

House Bill

H.R. 158

119th Congress

CLEAN Elections Act

In Committee

Introduced:Aug 8, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Dwight Evans

Representative

Democratic

PA-3

Cosponsors

1

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Congress

Summary

The CLEAN Elections Act would exclude members of Congress from further retirement coverage under federal government pension systems. While they could still participate in the Thrift Savings Plan, members would no longer receive government contributions or have deductions from their pay go towards federal retirement funds.

Latest Action

Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

The CLEAN Elections Act would exclude members of Congress from further retirement coverage under federal government pension systems. While they could still participate in the Thrift Savings Plan, members would no longer receive government contributions or have deductions from their pay go towards federal retirement funds.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Citizen Legislature Anti-Corruption Reform of Public Service Act or the CLEAN Public Service Act This bill excludes Members of Congress from further retirement coverage under the Civil Service Retirement System or the Federal Employees Retirement System following the enactment of the bill. It also prohibits further government contributions or deductions from a Member's basic pay for deposit in the Treasury to the credit of the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund. This exclusion does not affect a Member's eligibility to participate in the Thrift Savings Plan.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Members of Congress would be excluded from the Civil Service Retirement System and Federal Employees Retirement System after the bill's enactment.
The government would no longer contribute to or deduct from Congress members' pay for federal retirement funds.
Congress members could still participate in the Thrift Savings Plan, a defined contribution retirement savings program.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would primarily impact current and future members of Congress, changing their retirement benefits and contributions. It could affect the recruitment and retention of Congressional representatives if the retirement changes are seen as less attractive. The broader public may also be impacted if the bill leads to changes in who decides to run for Congress.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Congress

Related Subjects

Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management

Members of Congress

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

158, 119th Congress (2025). "CLEAN Elections Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-158