H.R. 2200: To amend title 14, United States Code, to require the retention of certain enlisted members of the Coast Guard who have completed 18 or more, but less than 20, years of service, and for other purposes.

This bill aims to amend United States law regarding enlisted members of the Coast Guard who have served for between 18 and 20 years. The key provisions of the bill include:

Retention of Enlisted Members

The bill establishes requirements for retaining enlisted members of the Coast Guard under specific conditions:

• Regular Coast Guard Members: An enlisted member who is selected for involuntary separation, or whose term of enlistment is about to expire and who is denied reenlistment, will be retained on active duty until they qualify for retirement if they are within two years of retirement eligibility. This applies unless the member is discharged or retired under other legal provisions.
• Reserve Members in Active Status: Similar provisions apply to enlisted members of the Coast Guard Reserve serving in an active status. If these members are selected for involuntary separation (not due to physical disability or cause), or their term of enlistment is expiring and they are denied reenlistment, they may not be discharged or transferred without their consent if they have between 18 and 20 years of service. This is subject to the following conditions:
  • If the member has 18 to less than 19 years of service, they cannot be discharged until they reach 20 years or the third anniversary of when their discharge would have occurred.
  • If the member has 19 to less than 20 years of service, they cannot be discharged until they reach 20 years or the second anniversary of when their discharge would have occurred.

Clerical Amendment

The bill includes a clerical amendment to update the law’s citations, specifically adding a new section in the analysis of title 14, United States Code, for the retention of these enlisted members.

Purpose and Goals

The overall aim of the legislation is to provide job security for members of the Coast Guard who are nearing retirement, ensuring that they can serve until they qualify for retirement benefits, thereby maintaining their experience within the service and supporting workforce stability.

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