HR 4192 · 93th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

A bill to amend chapter 5 of title 37, United States Code, to revise the special pay structure relating to members of the uniformed services, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1973-02-08· Sponsored by Rep. Bennett, Charles E. [D-FL-3]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Armed Services.(1973-02-08)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Comprehensive Voluntary Military Special Pay Act - Provides for officers of the Armed Forces to receive special pay for active duty for periods of more than thirty days in the amounts of $100 a month for those officers who have not completed two years of active duty in a category covered by this Act, and of $350 a month for those officers who have completed at least two years of such duty. Provides for special pay for officers while on sea duty of up to $75 a month. Provides for reenlistment incentives, upon a reenlistment or extension of at least three years, of up to $15,000 for members of the uniformed service who are designated as having a critical military skill. Provides for a special pay incentive for officers of the uniformed services in health professions who execute written agreements to remain on continuous active duty for a specified number of years in an amount not to exceed $12,000 for each year of the active duty agreement. Provides for special pay for participation in the Selected Reserve of the Ready Reserve of an armed force of up to $2,200 for a six-year enlistment or reenlistment for those possessing critical military skills. (Amends 37 U.S.C. 302, 305a, 308, 30…

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Cosponsors (3)

1 Democrat2 Republicans