H.R. 2733 (112th): To amend title 37, United States Code, to ensure that the basic allowance for housing in effect for a member of the National Guard is not reduced when the member transitions between active duty and full-time National Guard duty without a break in active service.

Introduced:
Aug 01, 2011 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Del. Madeleine Bordallo [D-GU0]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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This bill was introduced on August 1, 2011, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Aug 01, 2011
Referred to Committee Aug 01, 2011
Cosponsors
7 cosponsors (4D, 3R) (show)
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House Armed Services

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Last updated Aug 01, 2011.
2 pages

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8/1/2011--Introduced.
Prohibits reducing the rate of basic allowance for housing paid to a member of the Army National Guard or the Air National Guard upon the transition of the member from active duty to full-time National Guard duty, or from full-time National Guard duty to active duty, when the transition occurs without a break in active service.

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