H.R. 8744 — Introduced in House

I 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8744 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 26, 2022Mr. Bacon introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services A BILL To amend title 37, United States Code, to increase certain bonus and incentive pays for certain members of the uniformed services. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Military Bonus and Special Pay Increase Act of 2022. 2. Increase to maximum amounts of certain bonus and special pay authorities (a) General bonus authority for enlisted members Section 331(c)(1) of title 37, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking $50,000 and inserting $75,000; and (2) in subparagraph (B), by striking $30,000 and inserting $50,000. (b) Special bonus and incentive pay authorities for nuclear officers Section 333(d)(1)(A) of title 37, United States Code, is amended by striking $50,000 and inserting $75,000. (c) Special aviation incentive pay and bonus authorities for officers Section 334(c)(1) of title 37, United States Code, is amended— (1) in subparagraph (A), by striking $1,000 and inserting $1,500; and (2) in subparagraph (B), by striking $35,000 and inserting $75,000. (d) Skill incentive pay or proficiency bonus Section 353(c)(1)(A) of title 37, United States Code, is amended by striking $1,000 and inserting $1,750.