legislation: 108-s-2068
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| 108-s-2068 | 108 | s | 2068 | Guard and Reserve Enhanced Benefits Act of 2004 | Armed Forces and National Security | 2004-02-12 | 2004-06-17 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6916-6917) | Senate | Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA] | WA | D | M001111 | 3 | Guard and Reserve Enhanced Benefits Act of 2004 - Provides for benefits for members of the National Guard and Reserves who serve extended periods on active duty, including special assistance to them and their families through: (1) family leave, under the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993; (2) child care, under the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990; (3) educational assistance, under Federal law relating to Montgomery GI Bill benefits; (4) student loan deferments, under the Higher Education Act of 1965; (5) preservation of educational status and tuition, under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act; (6) non-reduction in pay in the case of those who are Federal employees, under Federal civil service law; (7) a tax credit to their employers for the income differential between their wages and their military pay, or a self-employment credit, under the Internal Revenue Code; (8) reduced minimum age for non-regular service retired pay, under Federal law relating to the Armed Services; and (9) health benefits, through expanded eligibility for the TRICARE program and continuation of non-TRICARE plan coverage for dependents, under Federal law relating to the Armed Services. | 2023-01-15T10:03:18Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/senate-bill/2068 |