HR 6438 110th Congress House Armed Forces and National Security Collection of accounts Department of Defense Economics and Public Finance Education Federal aid to education Federal employees Fringe benefits Government Operations and Politics Higher education Hours of labor Military pay Military technology National Guard Recruiting and enlistment Scholarships Science, Technology, Communications Student loan funds

National Guard Technician Recruitment and Retention Act of 2008

Introduced: July 8, 2008 Introduced by: Courtney, Joe Democratic · Connecticut See on congress.gov

Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps

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Became law

Jul 25, 2008

Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

Jul 8, 2008

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Jul 8, 2008

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1399-1400)

Jul 8, 2008

Introduced in House

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

National Guard Technician Recruitment and Retention Act of 2008 - Provides that if an individual is first employed by the National Guard as a military technician (dual status) while already a member of a reserve component, the Secretary of the military department concerned may not require the individual to repay any enlistment, reenlistment, or affiliation bonus connected with the individual's enlistment or reenlistment before such employment. Prohibits such individual from being precluded from receiving any such bonus or denied the opportunity to participate in any Department of Defense (DOD) educational loan repayment program as an additional incentive to accept and maintain reserve membership.

Repeals the prohibition against overtime pay for such technicians.

What's happening now July 25, 2008

Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

Committees of jurisdiction 2