National Guard 12304b Benefits Parity Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (May 10, 2016)
National Guard 12304b Benefits Parity Act
This bill makes National Guard and Selected Reserve members deployed to augment active forces for a preplanned mission in support of a combat command eligible for: (1) Post-9/11 educational assistance, (2) a reduced eligibility age for non-regular service retirement pay, (3) transitional post-demobilization health benefits for a member who is separated from active duty after a period of more than 30 days of duty, and (4) pre-deployment TRICARE benefits.
The amendments made by this bill shall take effect retroactively on December 31, 2011.
What just happenedMay 10, 2016
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateMay 10, 2016
- May 10, 2016IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Armed Services Committee - May 10, 2016IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate