S. 2913 · 114th Congress
National Guard 12304b Benefits Parity Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Al Franken
- Introduced
- 2016-05-10
- Latest action
- 2016-05-10 · Introduced in Senate
Summary
National Guard 12304b Benefits Parity Act
This bill makes National Guard and Selected Reserve members deployed to augment active forces for a preplanned mission in support of a combat command eligible for: (1) Post-9/11 educational assistance, (2) a reduced eligibility age for non-regular service retirement pay, (3) transitional post-demobilization health benefits for a member who is separated from active duty after a period of more than 30 days of duty, and (4) pre-deployment TRICARE benefits.
The amendments made by this bill shall take effect retroactively on December 31, 2011.