To modify the calculation of back pay for persons who were approved for promotion as members of the Navy and Marine Corps while interned as prisoners of war during World War II to take into account changes in the Consumer Price Index.

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Bill Number

HR 1611

Introduced

Apr 13, 2005

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

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Topics

Armed Forces and National Security Cost of living adjustments Ex-prisoners of war Families History Labor and Employment Marines Military dependents Military pay Military personnel Military promotions Navy Survivors' benefits Wage restitution Widowers Widows Women World War II

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Summary

Amends the Floyd D. Spence National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2001 to increase the amount of back pay received by members of the Navy and Marine Corps selected for promotion while interned as prisoners of war during World War II to reflect increases in the cost of living since basic pay was paid to or for that person.

Actions

May 6, 2005

Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
May 6, 2005

Executive Comment Requested from DOD.
Apr 13, 2005

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Apr 13, 2005

Introduced in House

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