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Increased Bonuses and Special Pay for Uniformed Service Members

This act increases the maximum amounts of certain bonuses and special pay for members of the uniformed services. This means potentially higher earnings for those serving in the military, which can impact their personal finances and encourage continued service.
Key points
Maximum general bonus for enlisted members increases from $50,000 to $75,000.
Maximum special bonus for nuclear officers increases from $50,000 to $75,000.
Maximum aviation incentive pay for officers increases from $1,000 to $1,500 monthly and from $35,000 to $50,000 annually.
Maximum skill incentive pay increases from $1,000 to $1,750 monthly.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_9528
Sponsor: Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2]
Process start date: 2022-12-14
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Military Pay Enhancement Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_9528.

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 2022-12-14.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Maximum general bonus for enlisted members increases from $50,000 to $75,000.
  • Maximum special bonus for nuclear officers increases from $50,000 to $75,000.
  • Maximum aviation incentive pay for officers increases from $1,000 to $1,500 monthly and from $35,000 to $50,000 annually.
  • Maximum skill incentive pay increases from $1,000 to $1,750 monthly.
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. Bacon, Don [R-NE-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.

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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