To extend the break-in-service consideration for firefighter retirements, and other purposes.

# HR 4672 Summary **What the Bill Does** HR 4672 would extend "break-in-service" protections for firefighters' retirement benefits. This means firefighters who take time off work—for reasons like injury, family obligations, or job transitions—would have more flexibility in how their retirement eligibility is calculated. Currently, gaps in service can negatively affect pension benefits; this bill would make it easier for firefighters to maintain their retirement benefits despite these interruptions. **Who It Affects** The bill primarily benefits firefighters—both career and volunteer—who experience breaks in their service.

It could also indirectly affect local and state governments that manage firefighter pension systems, as well as taxpayers who fund those systems. **Current Status** As of now, HR 4672 is in committee, meaning it hasn't advanced to a full vote in the House. The bill was introduced by Representative Josh Harder (D-CA). It remains in the early stages of the legislative process.