A bill to amend section 310 of the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2009, to extend the period of time during which claims for retroactive stop-loss special pay may be submitted, and for other purposes.
Latest action · Sep 29, 2010 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Progress
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- IntroducedSep 29, 2010
- Passed SenateNot reached
- Passed HouseNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
Amends the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2009 to extend the period for the submission by members of the Armed Forces of claims for retroactive stop-loss special pay (paid to members whose enlistment or period of obligated service was extended, or whose eligibility for retirement was suspended, by the President in time or war or national emergency) from one to two years after the date on which implementing rules for such payments take effect. Directs the Secretary of Defense (DOD) to include in a required report concerning such payments a plan describing DOD outreach and informational efforts to promote and increase awareness of the special pay.
Provides funding for the outreach and informational efforts, with a funding limit of $10 million.
Requires, in subsequent reports concerning the stop-loss payments, descriptions and assessments of the outreach and informational efforts.
Cosponsors
Members who signed on, in the order they did.
Actions 2
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Sep 29, 2010Introduced in Senate
- Sep 29, 2010Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Related bills 2
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| S 3889 | A bill to extend the deadline for the submittal of claims for retroactive stop-loss special pay compensation for members and former members of the Armed Forces. | Related bill | Sep 29, 2010 |
| HR 5449 | To amend section 310 of the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2009 to extend the period of time during which claims for retroactive stop-loss special pay may be submitted. | Related bill | Jun 28, 2010 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security.
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- Sep 29, 2010Introduced in Senate
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