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National Guard Benefits Boost: State Duty Counts Towards Retirement

This bill aims to make it easier for National Guard members to qualify for federal retirement benefits. It allows certain state-ordered duty to count towards the service time needed for military retirement, potentially helping those who might not otherwise meet the minimum yearly requirements.
Key points
National Guard members can now count some state-ordered duty towards the points needed for a creditable retirement year.
This change applies only if a member would otherwise earn fewer than 50 points in a year from other types of service.
A maximum of 15 points per year can be earned from state active duty, and only up to the point where the member reaches 50 total points for that year.
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Print number: 117_S_4379
Sponsor: Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]
Process start date: 2022-06-13
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

No Guardsman Left Behind Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_4379.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-06-13.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • National Guard members can now count some state-ordered duty towards the points needed for a creditable retirement year.
  • This change applies only if a member would otherwise earn fewer than 50 points in a year from other types of service.
  • A maximum of 15 points per year can be earned from state active duty, and only up to the point where the member reaches 50 total points for that year.
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 Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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