Combat Pay Protection Act
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, the Combat Pay Protection Act, aims to provide a one-time increase and ongoing annual adjustments to certain special and incentive pays for members of the Armed Forces. It establishes a formula for these increases based on changes in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and the average rate of basic pay. The bill also requires the Department of Defense to publish a detailed table outlining the changes made to these pay rates. Finally, it clarifies the language regarding special and incentive pay for reserve components.
Key provisions
- Provides a one-time corrective increase to special and incentive pays for service members.
- Establishes an annual adjustment formula based on CPI and basic pay increases.
- Defines the ‘base quarter’ for CPI calculations.
- Specifies which special and incentive pays are covered (bonuses, incentives, and allowances).
- Requires the Department of Defense to publish a table detailing pay adjustments.
- Clarifies the language regarding special and incentive pay for reserve components.
- Sets a deadline for the Department of Defense to publish the pay adjustment table.
Who is affected
- Members of the Armed Forces
- Reserve Components of the Armed Forces
- Department of Defense
Notable changes
- Updates the formula for calculating special and incentive pay increases.
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