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Military Promotions Restored: Retroactive Pay and Seniority for Delayed Officers.

This law ensures that senior military officers whose promotions were delayed due to the Senate confirmation suspension in 2023 will receive retroactive pay and benefits. The change restores financial fairness and service seniority for these commanders who had to wait for formal confirmation of their positions. This aims to maintain morale and the proper functioning of the command structure.
Key points
Senior officers (grade O-7 and higher) will receive back pay, allowances, and benefits, calculated from the date their promotion should have originally taken place.
The law sets a retroactive date used to determine their service seniority and rank within the new grade, regardless of the actual Senate confirmation date.
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Print number: 118_S_3553
Sponsor: Sen. Rounds, Mike [R-SD]
Process start date: 2023-12-14
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Military Personnel Confirmation Restoration Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_3553.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-12-14.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Senior officers (grade O-7 and higher) will receive back pay, allowances, and benefits, calculated from the date their promotion should have originally taken place.
  • The law sets a retroactive date used to determine their service seniority and rank within the new grade, regardless of the actual Senate confirmation date.
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. Rounds, Mike [R-SD].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5989; text: CR S5989)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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