HR 1440 · 96th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

A bill to amend title 10 of the United States Code in order to count, for purposes of nonregular retirement pay, service before World War II in certain State militia units which were racially segregated.

Introduced 1979-01-24· Sponsored by Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-19]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Armed Services.(1979-01-24)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Includes, for purposes of computing military retirement pay for nonregular service, time spent in segregated non-Caucasian State militia units between 1930 and 1941 if such unit was ordered to active Federal duty during World War II and if such unit conformed to the training standards of the federally recognized National Guard.…

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