Law Enforcement Officers Parity Act

The Law Enforcement Officers Parity Act (S 1658) expands federal retirement benefits to include specific federal employees previously excluded from "law enforcement officer" status. It directly affects IRS tax collectors, postal inspectors, VA police officers, and CBP seized property specialists by adding them to the retirement-eligible category. Current employees in these roles can elect to count prior service toward retirement benefits by paying a deposit to cover the difference in retirement contributions, while future service is automatically included. The bill also exempts law enforcement officers from mandatory separation for three years after enactment.