HR-4134 : Still Just a Bill

America First Act - Repeals the provision of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013 that reduces the cost-of-living adjustment to the retirement pay of members of the Armed Forces under age 62. Offsets the cost of such repeal by reducing amounts authorized to be appropriated for foreign aid (including non-military and military assistance) for FY2015-FY2024.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2014-06-20CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.House committee actions
2014-02-28IntroReferralReferred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committees on the Budget, and Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.House floor actions
2014-02-28IntroReferralReferred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committees on the Budget, and Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.House floor actions
2014-02-28IntroReferralReferred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committees on the Budget, and Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.House floor actions
2014-02-28IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Richard B. Nugent [R] (FL-11)
See Cosponsors

Policy Area :

Armed Forces and National Security
See Subjects
  • Budget deficits and national debt
  • Foreign aid and international relief
  • Inflation and prices
  • Veterans' pensions and compensation