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Equal Uniform Costs for Servicewomen and Servicemen

This act aims to equalize uniform costs for women and men serving in the armed forces. This means women will not incur higher expenses for uniforms solely due to gender. Additionally, they will receive a one-time allowance for past higher costs.
Key points
Uniform costs for service members will be the same, regardless of gender.
If a uniform change affects only one gender, those service members will receive an allowance to cover the costs.
Female service members will receive a one-time financial allowance to compensate for higher uniform expenses incurred over the past 10 years.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_2502
Sponsor: Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26]
Process start date: 2021-04-14
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Equal Pay for Servicewomen Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_2502.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-04-14.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Uniform costs for service members will be the same, regardless of gender.
  • If a uniform change affects only one gender, those service members will receive an allowance to cover the costs.
  • Female service members will receive a one-time financial allowance to compensate for higher uniform expenses incurred over the past 10 years.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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