A bill to provide that time spent by American civilians in enemy prisoner-of-war camps and similar places shall be creditable (as though it were military service) toward pensions, annuities, or similar benefits under various Federal retirement programs.

Summary

Declares that time spent by civilian citizens and permanent residents of the United States in prisoner-of-war camps, internment centers, or similar places, on or after D December 7, 1941, shall be considered; (1) service in the active military or naval service for purposes of certain veterans' benefits; (2) military service during war for purposes of the Railroad Retirement Act of 1937; (3) military service for purposes of Civil Service retirement; and (4) active service for purposes of Armed Forces retirement pay.

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Timeline

1. 28 September 1978

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 28 September 1978

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 28 September 1978

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Armed Services.

   Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 28 September 1978

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Sponsors

• Rep. Cavanaugh, John J. [D-NE-2] · D · Sponsor
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• · hspo00 · Standing
• · hsif00 · Standing
• · hsas00 · Standing

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