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119th Congress
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HOUSEH.R. 8732· 119th Congress

Military Pension Changes for Retired Service Members

Pensions for Retired Uniformed Servicemembers Act

Sponsor
Jamie Raskin (D-MD)
Introduced
May 11, 2026
Last Action
May 11, 2026
Passage
12%
Introduced
May 11, 2026
2
Committee
3
Floor Vote
4
Both Chambers
5
Enacted
01 — The Text

What.

  • Bill addresses pension policy for retired uniformed servicemembers, though specific changes aren't yet public.
  • Detailed provisions unavailable — official summary not yet published by Congressional Research Service.
  • Focus appears to be Armed Forces compensation, based on committee referral to House Armed Services.
02 — The Stakes

So what?

  • Affects retired military personnel and their families who depend on pension income.
  • Could impact Department of Defense budget and benefits structure, depending on what changes propose.
  • Stakes unclear until bill text and CRS summary are released publicly.
03 — The Path

Now what?

  • Bill just introduced May 11, 2026 — now in House Armed Services Committee with no action yet.
  • Committee must review and vote before any House floor consideration happens.
  • Track progress at Congress.gov or contact your House rep to ask what this bill actually does.
Legislative History

Actions.

  • May 11, 2026Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
  • May 11, 2026Introduced in House
  • May 11, 2026Introduced in House