Senate Arms Committee Chair Jack Reed proposes targeted pay raises for junior enlisted military personnel in 2023.
Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Jack Reed proposes targeted pay raises for junior enlisted military personnel in 2023, while acknowledging budget constraints may affect plans. Reed also aims to fund barracks improvements and other quality of life changes. The White House recently proposed a 4.5% pay raise for all troops starting January 2025, but lawmakers have debated whether this is enough, especially for junior enlisted troops earning less than $30,000 annually.
March 18, 2024
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