H.R. 51 (107th): To amend title 10, United States Code, to provide that persons retiring from the Armed Forces shall be entitled to all benefits which were promised them when they entered the Armed Forces.

Introduced:
Jan 03, 2001 (107th Congress, 2001–2002)
Sponsor:
Rep. Gary Condit [D-CA18]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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1/3/2001--Introduced.
Directs the Secretary of the military department concerned to ensure that any person becoming a member of the armed forces is provided a written statement of retirement benefits, excluding any reservation of the right to change any such benefit. Requires any such person who retires from the armed forces to receive the benefits as described.

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Other Citations

  • 10 U.S.C. Chapter 34