H.R. 3149 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Combat Pay Safeguard Act of 2003
H.R. 3149 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on Sep 23, 2003, sponsored by Bill Janklow with 5 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Sep 23, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 5
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
Combat Pay Safeguard Act of 2003 - Requires the total monthly rate for all combat zone-related special pay and allowances (hardship duty pay, special pay for duty subject to hostile fire or imminent danger, and the family separation allowance) available after September 30, 2003, for members of the armed forces serving in a combat zone designated for Operations Iraqi Freedom or Enduring Freedom to be at least equal to the rate…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Bill Janklow (R-SD). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 3 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 23, 2003
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Total Force. (Oct 20, 2003)
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- H.R. 1393: Armed Forces Tax Fairness and Justice Act of 2003
- H.R. 2132: Pactola Reservoir Reallocation Authorization Act of 2003
- H.R. 3298: Active Reservists and National Guard Farm Loan Relief Act of 2003
Other Armed Forces and National Security bills in the 108th Congress
- S. 330: Veterans' Memorial Preservation and Recognition Act of 2003
- H.R. 2658: Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2004
- H.R. 1516: National Cemetery Expansion Act of 2003
- H.R. 3365: Military Family Tax Relief Act of 2003
- H.R. 2559: Military Construction Appropriations Act, 2004
- H.R. 1588: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004
- H.R. 1683: Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2003
- S. 1156: Veterans Health Care, Capital Asset, and Business Improvement Act of 2003
- H.R. 2417: Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004
- H.R. 2297: Veterans Benefits Act of 2003
Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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