IL HR1065

Illinois House of Representatives calls on the U.S. Congress to provide compensation to retired military service members and National Guard members who have completed 20+ years of service but have not reached age 62 (the current minimum retirement age).

Current federal policy requires military retirees to be both at least 62 years old and have 20 years of service to receive retirement benefits, leaving qualified veterans ineligible until reaching that age threshold.

Requests Congress implement a graduated payment schedule based on years of service and age at retirement to provide fair and equitable compensation to career service members.

Directs the Illinois House to send copies of this resolution to U.S. Senate and House leadership, as well as all members of the Illinois congressional delegation.

Emphasizes the need to assist service members who have sacrificed to protect the country, particularly those who may die before becoming eligible for current retirement benefits.