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MN SF3571

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/21/2016

Primary Sponsor

Roger Reinert

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature 2015-2016

AI Summary

  • Urges Congress to pass and the President to sign H.R. 1384, which would redefine National Guard veterans to include those with 20+ years of service entitled to retired pay for nonregular service.

  • Removes the current requirement under Title 38 of the United States Code that National Guard members must have served 180 continuous days of active duty to be defined as veterans.

  • Recognizes National Guard members as citizen soldiers who support active duty components, respond to national emergencies, and assist during natural disasters and states of emergency.

  • Directs the Minnesota Secretary of State to transmit copies of the resolution to the President, Congress members, Senate and House leadership, relevant committee chairs, and Minnesota's federal representatives.

Legislative Description

Resolution urging the Congress and the President of the United States to pass H.R. 1384 to define as veterans former members of the National Guard who served in the National Guard for 20 or more years and are entitled to retired pay for nonregular service

Last Action

Referred to State and Local Government

4/21/2016

Committee Referrals

State and Local Government4/21/2016

Full Bill Text

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