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Overseas Military Pay Protection Act of 2022

12/29/2022, 6:04 PM

Summary of Bill HR 8347

Bill 117 hr 8347, also known as the Overseas Military Pay Protection Act of 2022, aims to ensure that members of the United States military serving overseas receive their full pay and benefits in a timely manner. The bill addresses concerns that some service members have experienced delays or reductions in their pay while stationed abroad.

The legislation includes provisions that require the Department of Defense to establish procedures to prevent pay disruptions for overseas military personnel. It also mandates that the Department of Defense provide regular updates to Congress on the status of military pay processing for service members stationed overseas.

Additionally, the bill includes measures to improve the accuracy and efficiency of pay processing for overseas military personnel, such as implementing electronic pay systems and streamlining administrative processes. Overall, the Overseas Military Pay Protection Act of 2022 seeks to ensure that members of the US military serving overseas receive the compensation they are entitled to in a timely and accurate manner. The bill aims to address concerns about pay disruptions and delays that have impacted some service members stationed abroad.

Congressional Summary of HR 8347

Overseas Military Pay Protection Act of 2022

This bill prohibits the reduction of the cost-of-living allowance for a member of the Armed Forces assigned to a duty station located outside the United States, except in connection with a permanent change of station. The allowance may be increased at any time.

The Department of Defense (DOD) must notify Congress before modifying a table used to calculate living allowances. Additionally, DOD must brief Congress regarding the effects of this bill on living allowances.

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Current Status of Bill HR 8347

Bill HR 8347 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 13, 2022. Bill HR 8347 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on July 13, 2022.  Bill HR 8347's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. as of July 13, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8347

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8347

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8347

Overseas Military Pay Protection Act of 2022
Overseas Military Pay Protection Act of 2022
To protect the cost-of-living allowance for a member of the Armed Forces assigned to a duty station located outside the United States, and for other purposes.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 8347

Don Bacon
Don Bacon
NebraskaRepublican

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