Expressing the sense of Congress that Congress and the President should increase basic pay for members of the Armed Forces.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (8 Nov 2007): Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
What this bill does
This concurrent resolution expresses the sentiment of Congress regarding the basic pay of U.S. Armed Forces members. It specifically states that Congress and the President should increase basic pay by 3.5 percent for the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps, effective January 1, 2008. It also calls for an additional increase of at least 0.5 percent above the Employment Cost Index raise for fiscal years 2009 through 2012, and a $40 special survivor indemnity allowance for certain individuals.
The resolution directly affects members of the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps, as well as their families and beneficiaries. The "sense of Congress" language indicates that while it reflects a congressional viewpoint, it does not have the force of law. The bill originated in the House of Representatives and has been received by the Senate, where it was referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Plain-English summary generated by Bill100 AI from the official record. Always verify against the source below.
Official summary
Expresses the sense of Congress that Congress and the President should: (1) increase basic pay for members of all military components and the Coast Guard by 3.5%, effective January 1, 2008; and (2) increase basic pay for all such components during FY2009-FY2012 by at least one-half of 1% more than the raise calculated under the Employment Cost Index.
Timeline
8 Nov 2007
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 162 do?
- This concurrent resolution expresses the sentiment of Congress regarding the basic pay of U.S. Armed Forces members. It specifically states that Congress and the President should increase basic pay by 3.5 percent for the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps, effective January 1, 2008. It also calls for an additional increase of at least 0.5 percent above the Employment Cost Index raise for fiscal years 2009 through 2012, and a $40 special survivor indemnity allowance for certain individuals. The resolution directly affects members of the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps, as well as their families and beneficiaries. The "sense of Congress" language indicates that while it reflects a congressional viewpoint, it does not have the force of law. The bill originated in the House of Representatives and has been received by the Senate, where it was referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
- Has H.Con.Res. 162 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 162. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 162?
- H.Con.Res. 162 was sponsored by Rep. Murphy, Patrick J. [D-PA-8] (D-PA), with 65 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 162?
- Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (8 Nov 2007).
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