National Capital Revitalization and Self-Government Improvement...
To amend the National Capital Revitalization and Self-Government Improvement Act of 1997 to treat domestic partnerships as marriage for purposes of the program of benefits paid by the Federal Government for survivors of a District of Columbia police officer, firefighter, or teacher in the same manner and to the same extent that domestic partnerships are treated as marriage for purposes of such benefits which are paid by the District of Columbia, to conform the age limit after which a surviving spouse of a police officer, firefighter, or teacher may remarry without losing survivor benefits under such program to the age limit established with respect to survivor benefits of Federal employees, and for other purposes.
This bill, HB9654, aims to update the National Capital Revitalization and Self-Government Improvement Act of 1997. It proposes to recognize domestic partnerships as equivalent to marriage for federal benefits given to survivors of District of Columbia police officers, firefighters, and teachers. This change aligns with how domestic partnerships are treated for similar benefits provided by the District of Columbia. Additionally, the bill seeks to match the remarriage age limit for survivors to the one used for federal employee survivors, ensuring consistency in survivor benefits.
This bill affects survivors of police officers, firefighters, and teachers in the District of Columbia, particularly those in domestic partnerships. By ensuring their partners are treated the same as spouses, it aims to provide equitable support for these survivors, regardless of their relationship status.
HB9654 was introduced on July 13, 2026, and was immediately referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. No further actions have been taken as of the last update.
