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H.R. 65 (105th)

Military Retirement Equity Act of 1997

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Introduced

7 January 1997

Last action

3 February 1997 · Referred

Status

Executive Comment Requested from DOD.

Sponsors

Rep. Bilirakis, Michael [R-FL-9], Rep. Norwood, Charles W. [R-GA-10], Sen. Ensign, John [R-NV], Rep. Cramer, Robert E. (Bud), Jr. [D-AL-5], Christopher Smith, Rep. McCrery, Jim [R-LA-4], Rep. Holden, Tim [D-PA-17], Rep. Hunter, Duncan [R-CA-45], Rep. McCollum, Bill [R-FL-5], Rep. Ramstad, Jim [R-MN-3], Rep. Manton, Thomas J. [D-NY-9], Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24], Rep. Schiff, Steven [R-NM-1], Rep. Thurman, Karen L. [D-FL-5], Rep. McHugh, John M. [R-NY-23], Del. Faleomavaega, Eni F. H. [D-AS-At Large], Rep. Pickett, Owen B. [D-VA-2], Rep. Barcia, James A. [D-MI-5], Rep. Metcalf, Jack [R-WA-2], Rep. Hall, Tony P. [D-OH-3], Del. Underwood, Robert A. [D-GU-At Large], Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22], Rep. Horn, Stephen [R-CA-38], Rep. Gejdenson, Sam [D-CT-2], Rep. Dunn, Jennifer [R-WA-8], Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-26], Rep. Canady, Charles T. [R-FL-12], PETER DEFAZIO, Rep. Scarborough, Joe [R-FL-1], Rep. Bereuter, Doug [R-NE-1], Rep. Taylor, Gene [D-MS-5], Rep. Stearns, Cliff [R-FL-6], Rep. English, Phil [R-PA-3], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-11], Rep. Davis, Tom [R-VA-11], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. Hefner, W. G. (Bill) [D-NC-8], Rep. Woolsey, Lynn C. [D-CA-6], Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17], NITA LOWEY, Rep. Rivers, Lynn N. [D-MI-13], Rep. Watts, J. C., Jr. [R-OK-4], Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-7], Rep. Gonzalez, Henry B. [D-TX-20], Rep. Olver, John W. [D-MA-1], DON YOUNG, Rep. Mascara, Frank [D-PA-20], Rep. Wynn, Albert Russell [D-MD-4]

Subjects

Defence, Budget

Source updated

21 August 2025

Defence · Budget

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Summary

Military Retirement Equity Act of 1997 - Permits retired members of the armed forces to be paid retirement pay concurrently with compensation for any service-connected disability if the person's entitlement to such retirement pay is based solely on age, length of service, or both. Reduces the retirement pay of individuals receiving both types of pay by a specified percentage of the disability compensation which decreases as the disability rating increases. Prohibits any reduction in the retirement pay of a disabled person when the disability rating is total. Declares that, once the Federal budget deficit has been reduced, the Congress should reexamine and eliminate any offset of retired pay by a veteran's disability compensation.

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Timeline

  1. 7 January 1997

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on National Security.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 7 January 1997

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 7 January 1997

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 3 February 1997

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from DOD.

    Source: Committee

  5. 3 February 1997

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

    Source: Committee

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Versions

Documents

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