A bill to permit immediate retirement of certain Federal employees.
Public Law 93-39 · H.R. 6077 · 93rd Congress · began in the House
Signed by Richard Nixon (R) on Jun 12, 1973 · Government Operations and Politics
Sponsor: Rep. Jerome Waldie (D-CA-14)
Cosponsors (5): Rep. Frank Brasco, Rep. Dominick Daniels,
Passage votes
- HouseMethod not stated
- SenateMethod not stated
Data notes
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Summary
The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.
Provides a reduced annuity to an employee who is separated from governmental service during a period when the agency in which he is employed is undergoing a major reduction in force, as determined by the Civil Service Commission, and who is serving in such geographic areas as may be designated by the Commission, after completing twenty-five years of service or after becoming 50 years of age and completing 20 years of service. Amends 5 U.S.C. 8336(d)
Committees
The committees the bill was sent to, and what each did with it.
Post Office and Civil Service Committee · House · referred to, reported by
Post Office and Civil Service Committee · Senate · referred to, reported by
Data notes
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Timeline
From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 11 actions.
- Jun 12, 1973Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- PresidentPresident · Public law 93-39.
- Jun 5, 1973PresidentPresident · Measure presented to President.
- Jun 4, 1973Resolving differencesResolving differences · Senate agreed to House amendments.
- May 17, 1973FloorFloor · Measure passed Senate, amended in lieu of S. 1804.
- May 15, 1973CommitteeCommittee · Reported by Senate Post Office and Civil Service Committee
- Apr 17, 1973CommitteeCommittee · Referred to Senate Post Office and Civil Service Committee
- Apr 16, 1973FloorFloor · Measure passed House.
- Mar 29, 1973CommitteeCommittee · Reported by House Post Office and Civil Service Committee
- Mar 22, 1973CommitteeCommittee · Referred to House Post Office and Civil Service Committee
- IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in the House
Data notes
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Official record
The bill’s full text and every action, including introduction and committee steps, are on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.