FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_5858.
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 2021-11-04.
What are the main provisions?
Key points include:
- Extends transitional compensation eligibility to dependents of service members convicted of dependent abuse in federal or state courts.
- Includes dependents of service members accused of dependent abuse who forfeited pay for an unrelated offense, even without a conviction for abuse.
- Establishes earlier commencement dates for payments, tied to pretrial confinement or a commander's probable cause determination in abuse cases.
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:
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Who is the primary sponsor?
The primary sponsor is Rep. Buchanan, Vern [R-FL-16].
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.
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.