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Retirement protection for Coast Guard members with 18-20 years of service.

This bill ensures that Coast Guard members with 18 to nearly 20 years of service cannot be involuntarily separated if they are close to qualifying for full retirement benefits. For regular members, retention on active duty is mandatory until they qualify for retirement. Reservists with this tenure gain protection against discharge or denial of reenlistment without their consent, safeguarding their financial stability and ability to secure benefits after long service.
Key points
Mandatory retention on active duty for regular Coast Guard members who are within two years of qualifying for full retirement (20 years of service), even if selected for involuntary separation.
Protection for Coast Guard Reservists with 18-20 years of service against involuntary discharge or denial of reenlistment without their consent, ensuring they can complete 20 years of service.
The change aims to prevent situations where service members lose federal retirement eligibility due to separation just before reaching the required tenure.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_1857
Sponsor: Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]
Process start date: 2025-05-22
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A bill to amend title 14, United States Code, to require the retention of certain enlisted members of the Coast Guard who have completed 18 or more, but less than 20, years of service, and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_1857.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-05-22.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Mandatory retention on active duty for regular Coast Guard members who are within two years of qualifying for full retirement (20 years of service), even if selected for involuntary separation.
  • Protection for Coast Guard Reservists with 18-20 years of service against involuntary discharge or denial of reenlistment without their consent, ensuring they can complete 20 years of service.
  • The change aims to prevent situations where service members lose federal retirement eligibility due to separation just before reaching the required tenure.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT].

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 2025-12-31.

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