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119-hr-7781119th CongressWALLET

Parity for Tribal Educators Act

Sponsored By: Representative Vasquez, Gabe [D-NM-2]

Introduced

Summary

Extends Federal retirement and savings benefits to employees of tribally controlled schools. It would make them eligible for the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) and for participation in the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP).

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  • Employees of tribally controlled schools that operate under the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (ISDEAA) or under the Tribally Controlled Schools Act of 1988 would be treated as federal employees for FERS and TSP eligibility.
  • The Bureau of Indian Affairs would pay the employer contributions required under FERS.
  • Covered employees could elect to opt out of FERS coverage through procedures set by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM).

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Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Retirement parity for tribal educators

If enacted, you would be treated as a federal employee for retirement if you work at a tribally controlled school. The school must operate under an Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act contract or a Tribally Controlled Schools Act grant. The Bureau of Indian Affairs would pay the government share of Federal Employees Retirement System pension contributions and of Thrift Savings Plan government contributions. You could elect not to be covered under these federal retirement rules under procedures set by the Office of Personnel Management. This would take effect upon enactment.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Vasquez, Gabe [D-NM-2]

NM • D

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Johnson, Dusty [R-SD-At Large]

    SD • R

    Sponsored 3/3/2026

  • Rep. Craig, Angie [D-MN-2]

    MN • D

    Sponsored 4/15/2026

  • Rep. Hoyle, Val T. [D-OR-4]

    OR • D

    Sponsored 5/21/2026

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