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Retired Military Return to Service: New Rules and Pay.

This act allows retired military members with over 20 years of service to rejoin the Ready Reserve if their skills are critically needed. They can receive both their retired pay and additional pay for the duties performed. This aims to address personnel shortages in the armed forces.
Key points
Retired military members can rejoin the Ready Reserve if they have critical skills.
They will receive both their retirement pay and additional pay for active duty.
Decisions for rejoining will be made by high-level officials, ensuring careful selection.
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Print number: 117_HR_4343
Sponsor: Rep. Wenstrup, Brad R. [R-OH-2]
Process start date: 2021-07-01
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Patriot Retention Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_4343.

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 2021-07-01.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Retired military members can rejoin the Ready Reserve if they have critical skills.
  • They will receive both their retirement pay and additional pay for active duty.
  • Decisions for rejoining will be made by high-level officials, ensuring careful selection.
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. Wenstrup, Brad R. [R-OH-2].

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 2025-12-28.

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