CONGRESS FOR VOTERS

Jennifer Kiggans (R-VA)

To amend title 14, United States Code, to require the retention of certain enlisted members of the Coast Guard who have completed 18 or more, but less than 20, years of service, and for other purposes.

H.R. 2200 · House bill Transportation and Public Works

A Republican bill with 9 Democratic cosponsors · See all 20 cosponsors

Last activity — Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.

In committee

Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.

The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill aims to amend title 14 of the United States Code regarding the Coast Guard. It focuses on the retention of certain enlisted members who have completed between 18 and 20 years of service. For Regular Coast Guard members, it requires they be retained on active duty until they qualify for retirement if they are facing involuntary separation or denied reenlistment. For Reserve members in active status, it limits when they can be discharged or transferred without their consent. These changes ensure members nearing retirement can complete their service requirements.

Yes· 3 of 4

  • Scored +7

    Would people over 65 be better off under this?

    The bill helps service members reach the longevity required for full retirement benefits.

  • Scored +6

    Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?

    This protects the retirement pathways for active duty members approaching their service milestones.

  • Scored +5

    Would retired people be better off under this?

    It facilitates the successful completion of service required to qualify for retirement.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.