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H.R. 1222 (111th)

Guaranteed Benefits for Our Troops Act

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Introduced

26 February 2009

Last action

31 March 2009 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

Sponsors

Rep. Braley, Bruce L. [D-IA-1], Rep. Kline, John [R-MN-2], Rep. Boswell, Leonard L. [D-IA-3], Rep. Loebsack, David [D-IA-2], Rep. Latham, Tom [R-IA-3], Rep. King, Steve [R-IA-4], Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8], Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4], Rep. Walz, Timothy J. [D-MN-1], Rep. Fortenberry, Jeff [R-NE-1], Rep. Paulsen, Erik [R-MN-3], Rep. Ellison, Keith [D-MN-5], Rep. Bachmann, Michele [R-MN-6], Rep. Peterson, Collin C. [D-MN-7], Rep. Berry, Marion [D-AR-1], Rep. Walden, Greg [R-OR-2]

Subjects

Defence

Source updated

14 August 2025

Defence

Summary

Guaranteed Benefits for Our Troops Act - Directs the Secretary of the military department concerned to provide uncharged leave or a monetary benefit to any member or former member of the Armed Forces who, on any day beginning on January 19, 2007, and ending on the date of implementation of the Post-Deployment/Mobilization Respite Absence program, would have qualified for a day of administrative absence under such program had it been in effect. Makes such benefit: (1) an amount not to exceed $200 for each day, in the case of a former member; and (2) either one day of administrative absence or an amount not to exceed $200, in the case of a current member. Excludes from such benefit any members discharged or released under other than honorable conditions. Sets at 40 the maximum number of days for which such benefit may be provided.

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Timeline

  1. 26 February 2009

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 26 February 2009

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 26 February 2009

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 31 March 2009

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

    Source: Committee

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Introduced in House (text)

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  • Introduced in House (text)

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