H.R. 1994 would amend title 10, United States Code, to provide equity between active and reserve component members of the Armed Forces in the computation of disability retired pay for members wounded in action.
Detailed Summary
Citizen Soldier Equality Act of 2009 - Requires that, in the case of a member of the reserves who is retired or placed on the temporary disability retired list because of an incurred disability for which the member is awarded the Purple Heart, the member shall be credited with the number of years of service that would be counted under the computation of years of service for retired pay for non-regular service.
Status of the Legislation
Latest Major Action: 4/21/2009: Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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