US HR3807

Bill

US HR3807

Uphold Our Promise to Veterans Act

Introduced
12/23/2013

In Committee
01/24/2014

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
01/03/2015

Introduced Session

113th Congress

Bill Summary

Uphold Our Promise to Veterans Act - Repeals the 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 assistance to the Government of Egypt and economic and security assistance to the Government of Pakistan effective on the date of enactment of this Act with respect to funds made available beginning with FY2015. Requires: (1) 8% of federal land managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and 8% of the National Forest System land to be offered for competitive sale by auction, and (2) proceeds from the sale of such lands to be used to reduce the annual federal budget deficit or the outstanding federal debt.

AI Summary

This bill, titled the Uphold Our Promise to Veterans Act, aims to repeal a provision from the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013 that reduced cost-of-living adjustments to retirement pay for military members under age 62, effectively restoring their full retirement pay. Additionally, it prohibits any financial assistance to the governments of Egypt and Pakistan, with this restriction applying to funds made available starting in fiscal year 2015. The bill also mandates that 8% of federal land managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and 8% of the National Forest System land be offered for sale through competitive auction, with the proceeds from these sales designated to reduce either the annual federal budget deficit or the outstanding federal debt.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (6)

Ted Poe (R)*, Blake Farenthold (R), Ralph Hall (R), Walter Jones (R), Blaine Luetkemeyer (R), Patrick Tiberi (R),

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. (on 01/24/2014)

Official Document

https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/house-bill/3807/all-info

(23 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/house-bill/3807/all-info
BillText	http://gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-113hr3807ih/pdf/BILLS-113hr3807ih.pdf
Bill	http://gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-113hr3807ih/pdf/BILLS-113hr3807ih.pdf.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
HR1017	American Land Act	Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Energy, and Forestry.	Related
HR3787	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 Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.	Related
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
HR3808	To provide that the annual adjustment of retired pay for members of the Armed Forces under the age of 62 under the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013 shall not apply to members retired for disability and to retired pay used to compute certain Survivor Benefit Plan annuities.	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
S1872	A bill to provide that the annual adjustment of retired pay for members of the Armed Forces under the age of 62 under the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013 shall not apply to members retired for disability and to retired pay used to compute certain Survivor Benefit Plan annuities.	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.	Related
S1880	A bill to provide that the annual adjustment of retired pay for members of the Armed Forces under the age of 62 under the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013 shall not apply to members retired for disability and to retired pay used to compute certain Survivor Benefit Plan annuities.	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.	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

HR1017

American Land Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Energy, and Forestry.

HR3787

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 Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

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.