Include Prior Active Duty for Reserve Retirement

Summary#

This bill would amend Title 10 of the United States Code to count certain prior active-duty service as service as a regular member of an Armed Force when figuring a reduced eligibility age for retirement in the reserve components. The bill was introduced in the House by Representative Abraham Hamadeh and referred to the House Committee on Armed Services on 2026-08-27. No publicly available information on which prior active-duty service qualifies or the exact calculation changes.

What it means for you#

If you are a current or former member of a reserve component or you previously served on active duty as a regular member, this bill could affect how earlier active-duty time is counted when deciding the reduced age at which you become eligible for retirement from the reserves. Specific details about who benefits and how the age is changed are not publicly available.

Expenses#

No publicly available information on costs, budget effects, or official estimates.

Proponents' View#

No publicly available information on supporters' statements or arguments.

Opponents' View#

No publicly available information on opponents' statements or arguments.