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HR 2271 102th Congress House

To extend imminent danger pay to members of the Armed Forces stationed on Diego Garcia during the Persian Gulf conflict.

Introduced: May 8, 1991 Introduced by: Smith, Christopher H. Republican · New Jersey See on congress.gov
Armed Forces and National Security Armed forces abroadDiego GarciaMilitary payPersian Gulf War
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It never became law before the 102nd Congress (1991–1992) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 5 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 3, 1991
Unfavorable Executive Comment Received from DOD.
May 14, 1991
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel and Compensation.
May 14, 1991
Executive Comment Requested from DOD.
May 8, 1991
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
May 8, 1991
Introduced in House
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 Latest action September 3, 1991

Unfavorable Executive Comment Received from DOD.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Entitles members of the armed forces to imminent danger pay for duty on Diego Garcia Island after August 2, 1990, until the earlier of: (1) the end of such duty; or (2) the end of the Persian Gulf conflict.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2271: To extend imminent danger pay to members of the Armed Forces stationed on Diego Garcia during the Persian Gulf conflict.. 102nd Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/102-HR-2271/
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"H.R. 2271: To extend imminent danger pay to members of the Armed Forces stationed on Diego Garcia during the Persian Gulf conflict.." 102nd Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/102-HR-2271/.
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H.R. 2271, 102nd Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/102-HR-2271/.
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