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.