HR 6317 · 97th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

Uniformed Services Pay Act of 1982

Introduced 1982-05-06· Sponsored by Rep. Nichols, Bill [D-AL-3]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
3
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Failed to Receive 2/3's Vote to Suspend and Pass by Yea-Nay Vote: 214 - 186 (Record Vote No: 353).(1982-09-22)

Recorded Votes

FailedHouse · 1982-09-22
Yea 214Nay 186
PassedHouse · 1982-09-22
Yea 214Nay 186

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Uniformed Services Pay Act of 1982 - Title I: Compensation Issues - States that the required adjustment in military pay, commensurate with adjustments made for Federal civilian employees, shall not be made. Directs the President's agent to instead recommend increases in military pay based upon increases for workers in the private sector over the previous 12 month period. Directs the President to transfer to Congress an alternative plan if he considers such recommended adjustments inappropriate for national security or emergency reasons. Makes such alternative plan effective unless either House of Congress adopts a resolution of disapproval within 30 days. States that if a resolution of disapproval is adopted, then the President shall adjust the salaries as recommended. Preempts other rates of pay otherwise enacted. Includes time spent as an enlisted member as well as a warrant officer in computing the basic pay of certain commissioned officers. Extends through FY 1987 enlistment and reenlistment bonuses for the armed forces. Freezes certain travel allowances for dependents and for transportation of baggage and household effects during FY 1983. Authorizes hazardous duty pay for pers…

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