HR 6140 110th Congress House

PROTECT Act

Official title: To delay any presumption of death in connection with the kidnapping in Iraq or Afghanistan of a retired member of the Armed Forces to ensure the continued payment of the member's retired pay.

Introduced: July 14, 2008 See on congress.gov

Armed Forces and National Security AfghanistanArmed forces abroadCrime and Law EnforcementDeath

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FamiliesIraqIraq compilationKidnappingLabor and EmploymentMiddle East and North AfricaMilitary dependentsMilitary occupationMilitary operationsMilitary pensionsRetired military personnelSouth AsiaSurvivors' benefits

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Jun 23, 2008

Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

May 22, 2008

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

May 22, 2008

Introduced in House

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Latest action June 23, 2008

Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

PROTECT Act or Protecting the Retirement of Our Troops by Ensuring Compensation is Timely Act - Prohibits the Secretary of a military department, regarding a participant in the Survivor Benefit Plan who the Secretary of State has determined was kidnapped in Iraq or Afghanistan on or after October 7, 2001, from making a determination that the participant is missing, with the presumption of death, until the earlier of: (1) at least seven years after the Secretary of State's determination; or (2) the date on which the participant is confirmed dead.

Directs the Secretary of a military department, regarding such a participant who was presumed to be dead before enactment of this Act, to pay retired pay for periods before and after enactment of this Act until one of the above conditions is met.

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