 So in original. Probably should be followed by a period.

Applicability of Amendment

For provisions relating to delayed applicability of amendment by Pub. L. 117–225, see Effective Date of 2022 Amendment note set out under section 8336 of this title.

Editorial Notes

References in Text

The date of the enactment of this subsection, referred to in subsec. (k), is the date of enactment of Pub. L. 106–571, which was approved Dec. 28, 2000.

The date of enactment of this paragraph, referred to in subsec. (m)(2)(B)(i), is the date of enactment of Pub. L. 111–84, which was approved Oct. 28, 2009.

Amendments

2022—Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 117–225, § 3(b)(2)(A)(ii)(I), inserted “(1)” after “subsection (d)” in introductory provisions.

Subsec. (h)(2)(A). Pub. L. 117–225, § 3(b)(2)(A)(ii)(II), substituted “(d)(1)(B)” for “(d)(2)”.

2016—Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 114–190 amended subsec. (f) generally. Prior to amendment, subsec. (f) read as follows: “The annuity of an air traffic controller or former air traffic controller retiring under section 8412(a) is computed under subsection (a), except that if the individual has had at least 5 years of service as an air traffic controller as defined by section 2109(1)(A)(i), so much of the annuity as is computed with respect to such type of service shall be computed by multiplying 1⁷⁄₁₀ percent of the individual’s average pay by the years of such service.”

2013—Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 113–67 inserted “or a further revised annuity employee” after “a revised annuity employee”.

2012—Subsecs. (d) to (n). Pub. L. 112–96 added subsec. (d) and redesignated former subsecs. (d) to (m) as (e) to (n), respectively.

2009—Subsecs. (k) to (m). Pub. L. 111–84 redesignated subsec. (k), relating to inclusion of unused sick leave in computing an annuity of a registered nurse with the Veterans Health Administration, as (l), designated existing provisions as par. (1), added par. (2), and redesignated former subsec. (l) as (m).

2007—Subsec. (h)(2). Pub. L. 110–161 substituted “air traffic controller, or customs and border protection officer” for “or air traffic controller.” in concluding provisions.

2003—Subsecs. (e) to (h). Pub. L. 108–176, § 226(b)(1), added subsec. (e) and redesignated former subsecs. (e) to (g) as (f) to (h), respectively. Former subsec. (h) redesignated (i).

Subsec. (i). Pub. L. 108–176, § 226(b)(1)(A), redesignated subsec. (h) as (i). Former subsec. (i) redesignated (j).

Pub. L. 108–176, § 226(b)(1)(A), which directed the redesignation of the second subsec. (i) as (l), could not be executed because of the redesignation of the second subsec. (i) as (k) by Pub. L. 108–92, § 1(a)(1). See below.

Pub. L. 108–92, § 1(a)(1), redesignated second subsec. (i), relating to inclusion of unused sick leave in computing an annuity of a registered nurse with the Veterans Health Administration, as (k).

Subsec. (j). Pub. L. 108–176, § 226(b)(1)(A), redesignated subsec. (i) as (j). Former subsec. (j) redesignated (k).

Subsec. (k). Pub. L. 108–176, § 226(b)(1)(A), redesignated subsec. (j) as (k).

Subsec.(l). Pub. L. 108–92, § 1(a)(2), added subsec. (l).

2002—Subsec. (i). Pub. L. 107–135 added subsec. (i) relating to inclusion of unused sick leave in computing an annuity of a registered nurse with the Veterans Health Administration.

2001—Subsec. (j). Pub. L. 107–107 added subsec. (j).

2000—Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 106–553 inserted “member of the Supreme Court Police,” after “law enforcement officer,” in concluding provisions.

Subsec. (i). Pub. L. 106–571 added subsec. (i).

1999—Subsec. (g)(2). Pub. L. 106–65 substituted “military technician (dual status)” for “military reserve technician” in concluding provisions.

1998—Subsec. (g)(2). Pub. L. 105–261 inserted “nuclear materials courier,” after “firefighter,” in concluding provisions.

1997—Subsec. (h). Pub. L. 105–61 added subsec. (h).

1994—Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 103–283 substituted “(a), (b), or (c)” for “(a) or (b)”.

1986—Subsec. (f)(2). Pub. L. 99–556 inserted “8412(g) or” in subpars. (A) and (B).

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 2022 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 117–225 effective Dec. 9, 2022, and applicable to an individual who suffers an illness or injury described in certain Code provisions on or after the date that is 2 years after Dec. 9, 2022, see section 3(f) of Pub. L. 117–225, set out as a note under section 8336 of this title.

Effective Date of 2016 Amendment

Pub. L. 114–190, title II, § 2304(b), July 15, 2016, 130 Stat. 640, provided that: “The amendment made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall be deemed to be effective on December 12, 2003.”

Effective Date of 2009 Amendment

Pub. L. 111–84, div. A, title XIX, § 1901(c), Oct. 28, 2009, 123 Stat. 2615, provided that: “The amendments made by this section [amending this section and section 8422 of this title] shall apply with respect to any annuity, entitlement to which is based on a death or other separation from service occurring on or after the date of enactment of this Act [Oct. 28, 2009].”

Effective Date of 2007 Amendment; Transition Rules

Amendment by Pub. L. 110–161 effective on the later of June 30, 2008, or the first day of the first pay period beginning at least 6 months after Dec. 26, 2007, with transition rules and rights of election, see section 535(e) of Pub. L. 110–161, set out as a note under section 3307 of this title.

Effective Date of 2003 Amendments

Amendment by Pub. L. 108–176 effective on 60th day after Dec. 12, 2003, and applicable with respect to any annuity entitlement based on an individual’s separation from service occurring on or after such effective date, and any service performed by any such individual before, on, or after such effective date, subject to special rule relating to deposit requirement, see section 226(c) of Pub. L. 108–176, set out as a note under section 8401 of this title.

Pub. L. 108–92, § 2, Oct. 3, 2003, 117 Stat. 1160, provided that: “The amendments made by this Act [amending this section and section 8422 of this title] shall apply with respect to any annuity entitlement to which is based on a separation from service occurring on or after the date of enactment of this Act [Oct. 3, 2003].”

Effective Date of 2002 Amendment

Pub. L. 107–135, title I, § 122(c), Jan. 23, 2002, 115 Stat. 2451, provided that: “The amendments made by this section [amending this section and section 8422 of this title] shall take effect 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act [Jan. 23, 2002] and shall apply to individuals who separate from service on or after that effective date.”

Effective Date of 2001 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 107–107 applicable only to separations from service as an employee of the United States on or after Dec. 28, 2001, see section 1132(c) of Pub. L. 107–107, set out as a note under section 8332 of this title.

Effective Date of 2000 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 106–553 effective on the first day of the first applicable pay period that begins on Dec. 21, 2000, and applicable only to an individual who is employed as a member of the Supreme Court Police after Dec. 21, 2000, see section 1(a)(2) [title III, § 308(i), (j)] of Pub. L. 106–553, set out in a Supreme Court Police Retirement note under section 8331 of this title.

Effective Date of 1998 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 105–261 effective at the beginning of the first pay period that begins after Oct. 17, 1998, and applicable only to an individual who is employed as a nuclear materials courier, as defined by section 8331(27) or 8401(33) of this title, after Oct. 17, 1998, see section 3154(m), (n) of Pub. L. 105–261, set out as a note under section 8331 of this title.

Effective Date of 1997 Amendment

Amendment by Pub. L. 105–61 applicable to any annuity commencing before, on, or after Oct. 10, 1997, and effective with regard to any payment made after the first month following Oct. 10, 1997, see section 516(b) of Pub. L. 105–61, set out as a note under section 8334 of this title.

Procedures Required

Pub. L. 114–190, title II, § 2304(c), July 15, 2016, 130 Stat. 640, provided that: “The Director of the Office of Personnel Management shall establish such procedures as are necessary to provide for—

“(1)

notification to each annuitant affected by the amendments made by this section [amending this section];

“(2)

recalculation of the benefits of affected annuitants;

“(3)

an adjustment to applicable monthly benefit amounts pursuant to such recalculation, to begin as soon as is practicable; and

“(4)

a lump-sum payment to each affected annuitant equal to the additional total benefit amount that such annuitant would have received had the amendment made by subsection (a) been in effect on December 12, 2003.”

Clarification Relating to Consideration of Pre-1987 Service as an Air Traffic Controller for Retirement Purposes

See section 2 of Pub. L. 100–92, set out as a note under section 8332 of this title.