An act to amend title 37, United States Code, to improve certain special pay and allowance benefits for members of the uniformed services, and for other purposes.

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Introduced

19 June 1980

Last action

23 December 1980 · President

Status

Public Law 96-579.

Summary

Military Pay and Allowances Benefits Act of 1980 - Grants an increase for enlistment and reenlistment bonuses to members of the uniformed services who qualify in a critical military skill. Extends to not more than 14 years the maximum period a member may serve and still remain eligible for the reenlistment or extension of an enlistment bonus. Extends the period of obligated service which will not be computed in determining such bonus to 16 years. Repeals the requirement that a person must enlist for four years to be eligible for the enlistment bonus. Provides a special pay bonus for certain aviation career officers who enter into an agreement with the Secretary of Defense, or the Secretary of Transportation (when applicable), to remain on active duty in aviation service for at least one year. Prohibits such agreement to extend beyond the date on when the officer would complete 19 years of such service. Defines "aviation service" to mean the service performed by an officer holding an aeronautical rating or designation under regulations prescribed by the applicable Secretary. Sets forth terms and conditions for such officer to refund to the United States the appropriate amount of the bonus if the officer fails to complete the extension of service agreed upon. Increases special pay to naval officers for nuclear duty who extend their period of active service for four years, and for such officers who successfully complete nuclear training. Extends the authority for such pay until September 30, 1983. Increases the annual incentive bonus for certain naval officers who have successfully completed or received training for nuclear duty. Extends the authority for such bonuses until October 1, 1983. Eliminates requirements for such service to have begun after September 30, 1975. Amends the definition of "nuclear service year" to mean any fiscal year beginning before October 1, 1983. Increases the monthly incentive pay for enlisted members for hazardous duty on submarines. Entitles qualified enlisted members who enter into an agreement with the Secretary concerned to extend their duty at designated locations overseas to special pay not in excess of $50 per month. Allows such members to elect a period of rest and recuperative absence at Government expense in lieu of such special pay. Revises entitlement provisions for basic allowance for quarters to allow members above the pay grade of E-6 (presently commissioned officers above the pay grade 0-3) to elect not to occupy quarters and instead to receive such allowance according to the applicable pay grade. Provides that a member below the pay grade of E-7 is not entitled to such allowance while on sea duty, and a member below the pay grade of E-6 is not entitled to such allowance while on sea duty for a period in excess of 90 days. Increases the per diem allowance for members traveling on official business. Limits the allowance for the transport of a house trailer or mobile home dwelling to not more than the total cost of packing, pick-up, linehaul or drayage, delivery, and unpacking baggage and household effects of members or dependents as authorized by the Secretary concerned. Permits the storage of such homes up to 180 days while in transit. Allows payments for such transportation to be made in advance. Eliminates provisions of existing law which direct the means of transporting such homes and references to the cost per mile of such transportation. States that parking facilities provided for such homes not owned by the Government shall not be considered quarters for purposes of the basic allowance for quarters. Allows the Government to establish a fee for the use of any such facility and to amortize the cost of construction for such facility 15 years after the completion of construction. Makes members under the pay grade of E-4 eligible for a family separation allowance. Permits the reimbursement of any member of the Navy on sea duty (presently only naval officers) for expenses incurred in obtaining quarters, when such quarters are not available onboard ship. Stipulates that such members who are stationed near their dependents shall not be entitled to such reimbursement. Provides permanent authority for subsistence allowances for members of the Marine Corps officer candidate program and repeals an Act which provided authority to that effect until September 30, 1982. Sets forth the effective dates for provisions of this Act.

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Timeline

19 June 1980
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
19 June 1980
Introduced
Referred to House Committee on Armed Services.
Source: IntroReferral
19 June 1980
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
19 August 1980
Reported
Reported to House from the Committee on Armed Services, H. Rept. 96-1230.
Source: Committee
19 August 1980
Reported
Reported to House from the Committee on Armed Services, H. Rept. 96-1230.
Source: Committee
15 September 1980
Floor
Measure called up under motion to suspend rules and pass in House.
Source: Floor
15 September 1980
Passed
Measure passed House, amended.
Source: Floor
15 September 1980
Passed
Passed/agreed to in House: Measure passed House, amended.
Source: Floor
17 September 1980
Introduced
Referred to Senate Committee on Armed Services.
Source: IntroReferral
3 December 1980
Reported
Reported to Senate from the Committee on Armed Services with amendment, S. Rept. 96-1051.
Source: Committee
3 December 1980
Reported
Reported to Senate from the Committee on Armed Services with amendment, S. Rept. 96-1051.
Source: Committee
4 December 1980
Floor
Call of calendar in Senate.
Source: Floor
4 December 1980
Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Measure passed Senate, amended.
Source: Floor
5 December 1980
Passed
House agreed to Senate amendment.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
5 December 1980
Passed
Resolving differences -- House actions: House agreed to Senate amendment.
Source: NotUsed
10 December 1980
President
Measure enrolled in Senate.
Source: President
10 December 1980
President
Measure enrolled in House.
Source: President
11 December 1980
Floor
Measure presented to President.
Source: Floor
11 December 1980
President
Measure presented to President.
Source: President
23 December 1980
President
Public Law 96-579.
Source: President
23 December 1980
Became law
Signed by President.
Source: BecameLaw
23 December 1980
President
Signed by President.
Source: President

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Public Law (PDF)
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Passed Senate amended
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Passed House amended
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Introduced in House
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Legal framework · An act to amend title 37, United States Code, to improve certain special pay and allowance benefits for members of the uniformed services, and for other purposes. · H.R. 7626 (96th) · US

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An act to amend title 37, United States Code, to improve certain special pay and allowance benefits for members of the uniformed services, and for other purposes.

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