Bill > HR2200

This bill amends existing Coast Guard regulations to provide protection for enlisted members who are close to qualifying for retirement. Specifically, for regular Coast Guard members who are within two years of qualifying for retirement (typically at 20 years of service), the bill mandates that they must be retained on active duty until they reach retirement eligibility, unless they are otherwise retired or discharged. For Coast Guard Reserve members in active status who have between 18 and 20 years of service and are facing involuntary separation or denial of reenlistment, the bill establishes new retention rules. If a member has between 18-19 years of service, they can be retained until they reach 20 years of service or for up to three years beyond their planned discharge date. For members with 19-20 years of service, they can be retained until they reach 20 years of service or for up to two years beyond their planned discharge date. These provisions ensure that service members who are close to qualifying for retirement are not unexpectedly separated from the Coast Guard, providing more job security and stability for long-serving enlisted personnel.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/2200/all-info