US HR3787

Bill

To repeal the annual adjustment of retired pay and retainer pay amounts for retired members of the Armed Forces under age 62, and for other purposes.

Introduced
12/19/2013

In Committee
01/28/2014

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
01/03/2015

Introduced Session

113th Congress

Bill Summary

Repeals a provision of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013 that reduces the cost-of-living adjustment to the retirement pay of members of the Armed Forces under age 62. Prohibits any increase in the pension of a retired Member of Congress who is under age 62. Requires the Secretaries of Defense (DOD) and Veterans Affairs (VA) to jointly ensure that brand-name prescription drugs purchased by DOD and VA are purchased jointly by such Departments at the same level such drugs were purchased jointly by such Departments in FY2005 or in excess of that level.

AI Summary

This bill aims to repeal a provision from the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013 that reduced the cost-of-living adjustments, which are annual increases to account for inflation, for the retirement pay of members of the Armed Forces who are under age 62. Additionally, it prohibits any increase to the pension of a retired Member of Congress who is also under age 62. Finally, it requires the Secretaries of Defense (DOD) and Veterans Affairs (VA) to work together to ensure that both departments purchase brand-name prescription drugs jointly at the same price or a higher price than they did in fiscal year 2005.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services, Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (28)

James Lankford (R)*, Michele Bachmann (R), Marsha Blackburn (R), Jim Bridenstine (R), Paul Broun (R), Tom Cole (R), Chris Collins (R), Blake Farenthold (R), Chuck Fleischmann (R), Jeff Fortenberry (R), Trent Franks (R), Tim Griffin (R), Bill Huizenga (R), Lynn Jenkins (R), Doug LaMalfa (R), Leonard Lance (R), Bob Latta (R), Kenny Marchant (R), Markwayne Mullin (R), Pete Olson (R), Robert Pittenger (R), David Roe (R), Thomas Rooney (R), Steve Stivers (R), Tim Walberg (R), Randy Weber (R), Joe Wilson (R), Ted Yoho (R),

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs. (on 01/28/2014)

Official Document

https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/house-bill/3787/all-info

(19 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/house-bill/3787/all-info
BillText	http://gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-113hr3787ih/pdf/BILLS-113hr3787ih.pdf
Bill	http://gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-113hr3787ih/pdf/BILLS-113hr3787ih.pdf.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
HR3788	To repeal the reductions in military retirement benefits made by the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013 and to require inclusion of the taxpayer's social security number to claim the refundable portion of the child tax credit.	Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.	Related
HR3790	To repeal the annual adjustment of retired pay and retainer pay amounts for retired members of the Armed Forces under age 62.	Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.	Related
HR3792	To repeal the reduction in the annual percentage increases of retired pay and retainer pay amounts for retired members of the Armed Forces under age 62.	Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.	Related
HR3793	Military Retirement Restoration Act	Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.	Related
HR3794	To repeal the annual adjustment of retired pay and retainer pay amounts for retired members of the Armed Forces under age 62, and for other purposes.	Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.	Related
HR3797	To repeal an annual adjustment of retired pay and retainer pay amounts for retired members of the Armed Forces under age 62, and for other purposes.	Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.	Related
HR3798	To repeal an annual adjustment of retired pay and retainer pay amounts for retired members of the Armed Forces under age 62, and for other purposes.	Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.	Related
HR3801	To repeal the reductions in military retirement benefits made by the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013 and to authorize the United States Postal Service to implement a modified Saturday delivery schedule.	Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.	Related
HR3804	To repeal the annual adjustment of retired pay and retainer pay amounts for retired members of the Armed Forces under age 62.	Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.	Related
HR3807	Uphold Our Promise to Veterans Act	Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.	Related
HR4134	America First Act	Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.	Related
S1844	A bill to restore full military retirement benefits by closing corporate tax loopholes.	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.	Related
S1856	A bill to repeal section 403 of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013, relating to an annual adjustment of retired pay for members of the Armed Forces under the age of 62.	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.	Related
S1869	A bill to repeal section 403 of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013, relating to an annual adjustment of retired pay for members of the Armed Forces under the age of 62, and to provide an offset.	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.	Related
S1930	A bill to repeal the annual adjustment of retired pay and retainer pay amounts for retired members of the Armed Forces under age 62, and for other purposes.	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.	Related
S1931	A bill to provide for the extension of certain unemployment benefits, and for other purposes.	Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 296.	Related
S1950	Comprehensive Veterans Health and Benefits and Military Retirement Pay Restoration Act of 2014	Motion to proceed to consideration of measure withdrawn in Senate. (consideration: CR S736)	Related
S1963	A bill to repeal section 403 of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013.	Returned to the Calendar. Calendar No. 298.	Related
S1977	A bill to repeal section 403 of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013, relating to an annual adjustment of retired pay for members of the Armed Forces under the age of 62, and to provide an offset.	Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 300.	Related

Bill

Bill Name

Last Action

Type

HR3788

To repeal the reductions in military retirement benefits made by the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013 and to require inclusion of the taxpayer's social security number to claim the refundable portion of the child tax credit.