House Bill 8347
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Overseas Military Pay Protection Act of 2022
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jul 13, 2022
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
8347
Congress
117
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed Forces and National Security
Primary focus of measure is military operations and spending, facilities, procurement and weapons, personnel, intelligence; strategic materials; war and emergency powers; veterans’ issues. Measures concerning alliances and collective security, arms sales and military assistance, or arms control may fall under International Affairs policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Overseas Military Pay Protection Act of 2022
This bill prohibits the reduction of the cost-of-living allowance for a member of the Armed Forces assigned to a duty station located outside the United States, except in connection with a permanent change of station. The allowance may be increased at any time.
The Department of Defense (DOD) must notify Congress before modifying a table used to calculate living allowances. Additionally, DOD must brief Congress regarding the effects of this bill on living allowances.
July 13, 2022
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07/13/2022
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
07/13/2022
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Dec 29, 2022 6:04:59 PM