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Military Compensation and Retirement Modernization Commission Hearings

Original title: S. Hrg. 114-28 TESTIMONY OF THE MILITARY COMPENSATION A AND RETIREMENT MODERNIZATION COMMISSION

January 1, 2015

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The Frame

What this does

The findings and discussed in these hearings serve as the foundation for potential structural changes to the pay, benefits, and healthcare services provided to millions of active-duty military personnel, retirees, and their families.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Active-duty military personnel

The proposed changes to compensation and retirement systems directly impact their future pay and benefits.

Military retirees

The proposed changes to retirement and healthcare systems impact their ongoing benefits.

Military families

Changes to military healthcare and compensation structures affect the services and support available to families.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2015.

What's next

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Summary

This document is a transcript of three Senate Armed Services Committee hearings held in February 2015 to review the final report and recommendations of the Military Compensation and Retirement Modernization Commission. The hearings focused on proposed changes to military retirement, compensation, and healthcare systems.

Key Facts

  • The Senate Armed Services Committee held three hearings on February 3, 11, and 25, 2015, to evaluate the Commission's final report.
  • The Commission provided a comprehensive set of legislative proposals regarding military retirement and compensation structures.
  • The February 3 hearing focused on the general findings of the Commission.
  • The February 11 hearing focused specifically on retirement and compensation proposals.
  • The February 25 hearing focused on healthcare recommendations.
  • The document includes extensive appendices containing statements from numerous military and veterans service organizations.
  • The Commission's report and legislative proposals are documented in Appendices A, B, and C of the hearing record.

Why It Matters

The findings and discussed in these hearings serve as the foundation for potential structural changes to the pay, benefits, and healthcare services provided to millions of active-duty military personnel, retirees, and their families.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of these hearings?
The hearings were held to allow the Senate Armed Services Committee to review the findings and submitted by the Military Compensation and Retirement Modernization Commission.
Who testified at these hearings?
Testimony was provided by the Chairman and Commissioners of the Military Compensation and Retirement Modernization Commission, as well as representatives from various military and veterans service organizations.

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Comprehensive Military Reform

The document highlights a coordinated effort to modernize military benefits through a dedicated commission rather than piecemeal legislation.

Connected Entities

personAlphonso Maldon Jr.Chairman of the Military Compensation and Retirement Modernization Commission.Map →
personLindsey GrahamChairman of the Subcommittee on Personnel.Map →
personJohn McCainChairman of the Senate Committee on Armed Services.Map →
organizationSenate Committee on Armed ServicesThe congressional committee conducting the hearings.Map →
organizationMilitary Compensation and Retirement Modernization CommissionThe commission tasked with reviewing and proposing changes to military compensatMap →

Sources

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www.govinfo.gov

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  • Controversy40
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  • Entertainment10
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