2016 LEGISLATIVE ACCOMPLISHMENTS

"Assessment of transition to Tricare program by families of members of Reserve Components called to active duty and elimination of certain charges for such families" will provide needed data for Congress to improve access to health care for the Reserve Components. H.R. 5526, veteran status...

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Published inThe Officer Vol. 93; no. 1; p. 8
Main Author Lukas, Susan
Format Trade Publication Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Washington Reserve Officers Association 01.01.2017
Subjects
Aircraft
Armed forces
Awards & honors
Legislation
Military pay
Military recruitment
Modernization
Personnel policies
Retirement
Travel
Veterans
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Summary:"Assessment of transition to Tricare program by families of members of Reserve Components called to active duty and elimination of certain charges for such families" will provide needed data for Congress to improve access to health care for the Reserve Components. H.R. 5526, veteran status for federal hiring preference, was included in House Veterans Affairs Committee Bill H.R. 5526 to confer veteran status for purposes of federal hiring veterans' preference after 180 "cumulative" days on active duty versus "consecutive" days on active duty WILL BE REINTRODUCED IN THE 115TH CONGRESS. H.R. 6416, SEC. 305, "Honoring as Veterans Certain Persons Who Performed Service in the Reserve Components of the Armed Forces" any person who is entitled to retired pay but did not complete active duty for operational support orders wilt be honored as a veteran (without benefits).
ISSN:0030-0268