http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills info@washingtonwatch.com http://www.pjdoland.com/chai/?v=0.1 http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/history/110_HR_6438.html?rev=33457 <p>H.R. 6438 would amend title 10, United States Code, to lift restrictions on the availability of certain enlistment, reenlistment, and student loan benefits for military technicians, when membership in a reserve component is a condition of the military technician's employment and to repeal the prohibition in title 32, United States Code, against overtime pay for National Guard technicians.</p> <h2 id="toc0"> Detailed Summary </h2> <p>National Guard Technician Recruitment and Retention Act of 2008 - Provides that if an individual is first employed by the National Guard as a military technician (dual status) while already a member of a reserve component, the Secretary of the military department concerned may not require the individual to repay any enlistment, reenlistment, or affiliation bonus connected with the individual's enlistment or reenlistment before such employment. Prohibits such individual from being precluded from receiving any such bonus or denied the opportunity to participate in any Department of Defense (DOD) educational loan repayment program as an additional incentive to accept and maintain reserve membership.</p> <p>Repeals the prohibition against overtime pay for such technicians.</p> <!--Leave in the 'summary' tags if you want the latest summary from the Congressional Research Service automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc1"> Status of the Legislation </h2> <p>Latest Major Action: 7/25/2008: Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.</p> <!-- Leave in the 'status' tags if you want the latest reported status from THOMAS automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc2"> Points in Favor </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> <h2 id="toc3"> Points Against </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should not pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> 33457@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_6438.html#42953 I'm with you Mr. Bell and you Chief (Taylor, you're an idiot!). I don't understand why it has taken so long to recognize such a grave injustice! We give our lives to the Guard and we have been repaid, thus far, with LOSING benefits! It's utterly rediculous if you ask me.... 42953@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Wed, 17 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_6438.html#41712 I am with you R. U. It's About time our goverment starts looking closely at out technicians.We need this legislation passed to keep up the quality of our workforce.... 41712@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Mon, 08 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_6438.html#40274 Mr Taylor, you're an idiot.... 40274@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_6438.html#39997 It is a great idea, it equalizes the benefits between ANG Technicians and Active Guard Reserves (AGRs).... 39997@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Sun, 10 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_6438.html#39859 Why do we want student loan benifits for the military? The military wants you to commit suicide so they can have your money.... 39859@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/history/110_HR_6438.html?rev=28266 <p>H.R. 6438 would amend title 10, United States Code, to lift restrictions on the availability of certain enlistment, reenlistment, and student loan benefits for military technicians, when membership in a reserve component is a condition of the military technician's employment and to repeal the prohibition in title 32, United States Code, against overtime pay for National Guard technicians.</p> <h2 id="toc4"> Detailed Summary </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to provide a detailed summary of the bill!)</p> <!--Leave in the 'summary' tags if you want the latest summary from the Congressional Research Service automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc5"> Status of the Legislation </h2> <p>Latest Major Action: 7/25/2008: Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.</p> <!-- Leave in the 'status' tags if you want the latest reported status from THOMAS automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc6"> Points in Favor </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> <h2 id="toc7"> Points Against </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should not pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> 28266@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Sat, 26 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_6438.html 7/25/2008: Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. 38135@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_6438.html#39112 It's about time! The Technician workforce is the backbone of the National Guard and we need this legislation passed to keep up the quality of our workforce!... 39112@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/history/110_HR_6438.html?rev=26971 <p>H.R. 6438 would amend title 10, United States Code, to lift restrictions on the availability of certain enlistment, reenlistment, and student loan benefits for military technicians, when membership in a reserve component is a condition of the military technician's employment and to repeal the prohibition in title 32, United States Code, against overtime pay for National Guard technicians.</p> <h2 id="toc8"> Detailed Summary </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to provide a detailed summary of the bill!)</p> <!--Leave in the 'summary' tags if you want the latest summary from the Congressional Research Service automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc9"> Status of the Legislation </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to update the status of the bill!)</p> <!-- Leave in the 'status' tags if you want the latest reported status from THOMAS automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc10"> Points in Favor </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> <h2 id="toc11"> Points Against </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should not pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> 26971@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Wed, 09 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/history/110_HR_6438.html?rev=26972 <p>H.R. 6438 would amend title 10, United States Code, to lift restrictions on the availability of certain enlistment, reenlistment, and student loan benefits for military technicians, when membership in a reserve component is a condition of the military technician's employment and to repeal the prohibition in title 32, United States Code, against overtime pay for National Guard technicians.</p> <h2 id="toc12"> Detailed Summary </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to provide a detailed summary of the bill!)</p> <!--Leave in the 'summary' tags if you want the latest summary from the Congressional Research Service automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc13"> Status of the Legislation </h2> <p>Latest Major Action: 7/8/2008: Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.</p> <!-- Leave in the 'status' tags if you want the latest reported status from THOMAS automatically to replace the text between the tags once it becomes available. --> <h2 id="toc14"> Points in Favor </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> <h2 id="toc15"> Points Against </h2> <p>(Log in to edit the wiki and be the first to show why the bill should not pass!)<br /> <!-- First editor: Go ahead and take out the sentence in parentheses, and this notice! --> </p> 26972@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Wed, 09 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_HR_6438.html 7/8/2008: Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. 37397@http://www.washingtonwatch.com Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT