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S 38 109th Congress Senate

Guard and Reserve Enhanced Benefits Act of 2005

Official title: A bill to enhance and improve benefits for members of the National Guard and Reserves who serve extended periods on active duty, and for other purposes.

Introduced: January 24, 2005 Introduced by: Murray, Patty Democratic · Washington See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 109th Congress (2005–2006) 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.
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Feb 1, 2005
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S684-685)
Jan 24, 2005
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Jan 24, 2005
Introduced in Senate
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 Latest action February 1, 2005

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S684-685)

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Guard and Reserve Enhanced Benefits Act of 2005 - Provides for benefits for members of the National Guard and Armed Services Reserves who serve extended periods on active duty, including special assistance to them and their families through: (1) family leave, under the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993; (2) child care, under the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990; (3) educational assistance, under Federal law relating to Montgomery GI Bill benefits; (4) student loan deferments, under the Higher Education Act of 1965; (5) preservation of educational status and tuition, under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act; (6) non-reduction in pay in the case of those who are Federal employees, under Federal civil service law; (7) a tax credit to their employers for the income differential between their wages and their military pay, or a self-employment credit, under the Internal Revenue Code; (8) reduced minimum age for non-regular service retired pay, under Federal law relating to the Armed Services; and (9) health benefits, through expanded eligibility for the TRICARE program and continuation of non-TRICARE plan coverage for dependents, under Federal law relating to the Armed Services.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 38: Guard and Reserve Enhanced Benefits Act of 2005. 109th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/109-S-38/
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