HR-8474 : Still Just a Bill


Here is a summary of H.R. 8474, the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Incentive Pay Improvement Act of 2024:

  • Purpose: This bill aims to improve incentive pay for members of the armed forces who perform explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) duty.
  • Eligibility:
    • Regular members of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, or Space Force who are entitled to basic pay, hold an EOD duty designator, and are in EOD duty on a career basis are eligible for continuous monthly incentive pay.
    • Other members entitled to basic pay but not eligible for continuous monthly pay are entitled to incentive pay for periods during which they perform EOD duty under orders.
    • Members of the reserve component performing EOD duty under orders are eligible for increased compensation.
  • Pay Rates:
    • Continuous monthly incentive pay rates are specified based on years of EOD duty, ranging from $125 to $1,000 per month.
    • Incentive pay for those not receiving continuous monthly pay is determined by the Secretary of Defense, but cannot exceed the highest monthly rate and must be at least a certain daily amount.
  • Computation of Years: Years of EOD duty are counted from the initial order to perform such duty.
  • Effective Date: The provisions of this bill will take effect six months after the date of enactment and will apply to EOD duty performed on or after that date.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2024-05-21IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Armed Services.House floor actions
2024-05-21IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

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