To pay a one-time bonus to members of the Armed Forces who serve honorably in a combat zone designated for Operation Iraqi Freedom or Operation Enduring Freedom, and for other purposes.

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Bill Number

HR 5162

Introduced

Apr 6, 2006

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.

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Afghanistan Air force Armed forces abroad Armed Forces and National Security Armed forces reserves Army Coast guard Crime and Law Enforcement International Affairs Iraq Iraq compilation Marines Middle East and North Africa Military operations Military pay Military personnel Navy South Asia Terrorism War

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Summary

Requires the payment of a one-time bonus of $1,500 to each active-duty and reserve member of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard who served or serves for any period of time in a combat zone designated in connection with Operations Iraqi Freedom or Enduring Freedom, and whose service is characterized as honorable.

Actions

Apr 7, 2006

Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Apr 6, 2006

Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Apr 6, 2006

Introduced in House

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