[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 5, Volume 2, Parts 700 to 1199] [Revised as of January 1, 2001] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 5CFR842.209] [Page 269] TITLE 5--ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL CHAPTER I--OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT (Continued) PART 842--FEDERAL EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM--BASIC ANNUITY--Table of Contents Subpart B--Eligibility Sec. 842.209 Members of Congress. (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.