Members of Congress.
5 C.F.R. § 842.209
in effectEffective: 2024-07-01(a) A Member, except one separated by resignation or expulsion, is entitled to an annuity—
(1) After completing 25 years of service; or
(2) After becoming age 50 and completing 20 years of service.
(b) An annuity payable under paragraph (a) of this section commences on the day after separation from the service.
Source: eCFRURL: https://www.ecfr.gov/api/versioner/v1/full/2024-07-01/title-5.xmlFetched: 7/26/2026
