[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
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[H.R. 7453 Introduced in House (IH)]
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116th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. R. 7453
To amend title 10, United States Code, to permit members of the Armed
Forces to continue to participate in Skillbridge programs after their
date of discharge or separation from active duty in the Armed Forces.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
July 1, 2020
Mrs. Fletcher introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on Armed Services
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A BILL
To amend title 10, United States Code, to permit members of the Armed
Forces to continue to participate in Skillbridge programs after their
date of discharge or separation from active duty in the Armed Forces.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. CONTINUED PARTICIPATION OF SEPARATED MEMBERS OF THE ARMED
FORCES IN SKILLBRIDGE PROGRAMS.
Section 1143(e) of title 10, United States Code, is amended--
(1) by redesignating paragraph (3) as paragraph (4); and
(2) by inserting after paragraph (2) the following new
paragraph (3):
``(3) In the case of an eligible member who enrolls in a
program under this subsection and who is discharged or released
from active duty in the armed forces before the completion of
the program, such member may continue to participate in the
program until the completion of the program. The continued
participation of such a member in such a program shall have no
effect on the discharge or separation date of the member or the
eligibility of the member for any pay or benefits.''.
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To amend title 10, United States Code, to permit members of the Armed Forces to continue to participate in Skillbridge programs after their date of discharge or separation from active duty in the Armed Forces.
#7453 | HR Congress #116
Policy Area: Armed Forces and National Security
Last Action: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. (7/1/2020)
Bill Text Source: Congress.gov
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