Military Pension Protection Act
Rep. Van Drew Introduces Military Pension Protection Act to Make Veteran Retirement Pay Tax-Free
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process after being sent to the House Committee on Ways and Means for review. It is actively moving forward, though no further hearings or votes have been scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
While popular with veteran groups, bills that significantly reduce tax revenue often struggle to move past the committee stage without a plan to cover the costs.
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Impact Analysis
Personal Impact
Life & Work
While active duty members would not see an immediate tax change, the promise of a tax-free pension would increase the long-term value of military service and could serve as a retention and recruitment tool. Service members planning their careers would factor in the enhanced retirement benefit when deciding whether to stay for 20 years to earn a full pension.
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Milestones
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Military Pension Protection Act
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