House Bill 5887
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Guard and Reserve Hazard Duty Pay Equity Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Feb 13, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
5887
Congress
116
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed Forces and National Security
Primary focus of measure is military operations and spending, facilities, procurement and weapons, personnel, intelligence; strategic materials; war and emergency powers; veterans’ issues. Measures concerning alliances and collective security, arms sales and military assistance, or arms control may fall under International Affairs policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Guard and Reserve Hazard Duty Pay Equity Act
This bill provides hazardous duty incentive pay to members of an Armed Forces reserve component or the National Guard who perform a parachute jump as an essential part of their military duty. Currently, only active duty members are entitled to hazardous duty incentive pay for performing such duties.
February 13, 2020
02/13/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
02/13/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Feb 8, 2022 11:15:11 PM