A bill to amend subchapter II of chapter 73 of title 10, United States Code, to prevent cost-of-living increases in the survivor annuity contributions of uniformed services retirees from becoming effective before related cost-of-living increases in retired pay become payable.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

S.1817 through Congress

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SenateFeb 2, 1994IntroducedOfficial record

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Related House bill: H.R.4046 To amend subchapter II of chapter 73 of title 10, United States Code, to prevent cost-of-living increases in the survivor annuity contributions of uniformed services retirees from becoming effective before related cost-of-living increases in retired pay become payable.

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Version 00 · Introduced in Senate · Feb 2, 1994

Provides that pay reductions for cost of living increases in contributions to the military Survivor Benefit Plan shall not be effective until the initial payment date of related cost of living increases in military retired or retainer pay.

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People & committees

Who introduced it

Sen. Robb, Charles S. [D-VA] · D–VA

Committees

Armed Services Committee

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Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ]

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Feb 2, 1994
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Feb 2, 1994
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S659-660)
Feb 2, 1994
Introduced in Senate

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HR 4046 · To amend subchapter II of chapter 73 of title 10, United States Code, to prevent cost-of-living increases in the survivor annuity contributions of uniformed services retirees from becoming effective before related cost-of-living increases in retired pay become payable.

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Discuss S.1817, 103rd Congress: A bill to amend subchapter II of chapter 73 of title 10, United States Code, to prevent cost-of-living increases in the survivor annuity contributions of uniformed services retirees from becoming effective before related cost-of-living increases in retired pay become payable.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/103rd-congress/senate-bill/1817

Text version to examine: Introduced in Senate · 1994-02-02.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/103/bills/s1817/BILLS-103s1817is.htm

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Analyze S.1817 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss S.1817, 103rd Congress: A bill to amend subchapter II of chapter 73 of title 10, United States Code, to prevent cost-of-living increases in the survivor annuity contributions of uniformed services retirees from becoming effective before related cost-of-living increases in retired pay become payable.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/103rd-congress/senate-bill/1817

Text version to examine: Introduced in Senate · 1994-02-02.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/103/bills/s1817/BILLS-103s1817is.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-01-14T17:08:39Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine S.1817 through a progressive lens, focusing on fairness, access, economic inequality, and effects on vulnerable communities. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and distinguish stated goals from demonstrated outcomes.

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Discuss S.1817, 103rd Congress: A bill to amend subchapter II of chapter 73 of title 10, United States Code, to prevent cost-of-living increases in the survivor annuity contributions of uniformed services retirees from becoming effective before related cost-of-living increases in retired pay become payable.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/103rd-congress/senate-bill/1817

Text version to examine: Introduced in Senate · 1994-02-02.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/103/bills/s1817/BILLS-103s1817is.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-01-14T17:08:39Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine S.1817 through a conservative lens, focusing on fiscal responsibility, institutional stability, federalism, and the scope of government. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and any provisions that challenge this perspective.

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Discuss S.1817, 103rd Congress: A bill to amend subchapter II of chapter 73 of title 10, United States Code, to prevent cost-of-living increases in the survivor annuity contributions of uniformed services retirees from becoming effective before related cost-of-living increases in retired pay become payable.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/103rd-congress/senate-bill/1817

Text version to examine: Introduced in Senate · 1994-02-02.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/103/bills/s1817/BILLS-103s1817is.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-01-14T17:08:39Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine S.1817 through a civil-liberties and limited-government lens. Consider individual rights, privacy, voluntary choice, accountability, and government power. Explain tradeoffs, possible safeguards, and the strongest counterarguments without assuming the proposal is beneficial or harmful.