H.R. 742 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
To amend title 10, United States Code, to reduce the age for receipt of military retired pay for non-regular service from 60 to 55.
H.R. 742 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on Feb 12, 2003, sponsored by Jim Saxton with 193 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
- Feb 12, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 193
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
Reduces from 60 to 55 the minimum age for the receipt of military retired pay for non-regular service.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jim Saxton (R-NJ). Co-sponsors: 111 Democrats, 81 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 12, 2003
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Total Force. (Feb 28, 2003)
More bills from Jim Saxton in the 108th Congress
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
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