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Vice Chiefs Parity Act of 2023

3/12/2024, 8:23 PM

Summary of Bill S 2177

Bill 118 s 2177, also known as the Vice Chiefs Parity Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to address the issue of pay disparity between the Vice Chiefs of the various branches of the US military.

Currently, the Vice Chiefs of the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps are not paid equally, despite holding similar positions of authority and responsibility within their respective branches. This bill seeks to rectify this discrepancy by ensuring that all Vice Chiefs receive equal pay for their service.

The Vice Chiefs Parity Act of 2023 aims to promote fairness and equity within the military leadership structure, recognizing the important role that Vice Chiefs play in supporting the overall mission and readiness of the US armed forces. By providing equal compensation for these high-ranking officers, the bill seeks to improve morale and retention rates among military leadership. Overall, the Vice Chiefs Parity Act of 2023 is a bipartisan effort to address a longstanding issue of pay disparity within the US military. If passed, this legislation would ensure that Vice Chiefs are fairly compensated for their service and contributions to national security.

Current Status of Bill S 2177

Bill S 2177 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 22, 2023. Bill S 2177 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on June 22, 2023.  Bill S 2177's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. as of June 22, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2177

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2177

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2177

Vice Chiefs Parity Act of 2023
Vice Chiefs Parity Act of 2023
A bill to provide for parity among the vice chiefs, and for other purposes.

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