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STRONGR Act

Introduced: November 15, 2007 Introduced by: Smith, Adam Democratic · Washington See on congress.gov
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Passed Senate
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Dec 20, 2007
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Dec 11, 2007
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia.
Nov 15, 2007
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Nov 15, 2007
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Strengthening the Transition and Reintegration of the National Guard and Reserves Act or STRONGR Act - Provides an additional 180-day period of military mental health care coverage for members of the reserves separated from service following active duty of more than 30 days in support of a contingency operation.

Increases the amount of basic educational assistance under the Montgomery GI Bill for members of the Selected Reserve and reserve personnel supporting contingency operations.

Entitles a federal employee who is a member of a reserve component to receive the difference in pay between military compensation and civilian compensation during periods of active duty exceeding 30 days.

Directs the Secretary of the military department concerned to reimburse states or local governments for 50% of the civilian compensation paid by such governments to equalize military and civilian pay. Increases the reimbursement rate to 100% if active duty extends beyond nine months.

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to establish an active-duty reserve component employee credit for employers who provide compensation to employees on active duty.

What's happening now December 20, 2007

Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

 Committees of jurisdiction 5
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Democratic 3