Search Results: keywords:"reserve component"

  • H. R. 8474 — To make certain improvements to incentive pay for explosive ordnance disposal duty.
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    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:812

    H.R. 8474, titled the "Explosive Ordnance Disposal Incentive Pay Improvement Act of 2024," aims to improve incentive pay for military personnel who perform explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) duties. The bill establishes specific monthly pay rates based on years of service in...

    Simple Explanation

    H.R. 8474 is about giving extra money to people in the military who handle dangerous bombs, and it plans to give them more money the longer they do this job. But there are questions about how the money is decided and why it gets so high, making it important to understand how it will be paid for.

  • S. 3697 — To establish the Space National Guard.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:1,428

    S. 3697 aims to create the Space National Guard as a new branch of the organized militia, including active and inactive components, across various states and territories, Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia. The bill specifies that this guard will serve as a reserve...

    Simple Explanation

    S. 3697 is a plan to create a special group called the Space National Guard that helps with space-related stuff and is part of the Space Force. It says where they will be and who will be in charge, but some people worry it might cost a lot of money and that how it will work isn't very clear yet.