HR10155FEDERALin_committee

HR bill allows prior active duty service to count toward lower reserve retirement age

Original title: To amend title 10, United States Code, to include certain prior active duty as a regular member of an Armed Force for reduced eligibility age for retirement as a member of the reserve components.

August 27, 2026

military veterans retirement federal policy

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Last action

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.Aug 27, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This change could allow eligible reservists to begin collecting retirement pay earlier than currently permitted by accounting for their total time served in active duty roles.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Reserve component members

These individuals may see a reduction in the age at which they become eligible for retirement benefits based on their prior active duty service.

What changed

Current stage: in_committee.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This bill amends federal law to allow military members to count previous active duty service toward reducing the age at which they become eligible for reserve component retirement benefits. The change aims to recognize prior regular service when calculating retirement eligibility for those currently serving in .

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

This change could allow eligible reservists to begin collecting retirement pay earlier than currently permitted by accounting for their total time served in active duty roles.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who would be affected by this bill?

Military members serving in who have previously served on active duty as a .

What does this bill change?

It allows prior active duty time to be used to lower the age at which a reservist can start receiving retirement benefits.

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Connected Entities

otherTitle 10, United States Code“The section of federal law governing the Armed Forces that this bill proposes to”Map →

organizationHouse Committee on Armed Services“The committee to which the bill was referred for review.”Map →

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