An Act to amend chapter 5 of title 37, United States Code, to extend the special pay provisions for reenlistment and enlistment bonuses, and for other purposes.
Public Law 95-57 · H.R. 583 · 95th Congress · began in the House
Signed by Jimmy Carter (D) on Jun 29, 1977 · Armed Forces and National Security
Sponsor: Rep. Charles Price (D-IL-23)
Cosponsors (1): Rep. Bob Wilson
Passage votes
- HouseMethod not stated
- SenateMethod not stated
Data notes
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Summary
The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.
Extends the special enlistment and reenlistment bonuses for members of the uniformed services through September 30, 1978. Permits prorated recovery of bonuses if the recipient does not maintain technical qualifications during reenlistment for which a bonus is paid. Amends 37 U.S.C. 308
Committees
The committees the bill was sent to, and what each did with it.
Data notes
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Timeline
From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 15 actions.
- Jun 29, 1977Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- PresidentPresident · Public Law 95-57.
- Jun 23, 1977PresidentPresident · Measure presented to President.
- PresidentPresident · Measure enrolled in Senate.
- PresidentPresident · Measure enrolled in House.
- Jun 21, 1977Resolving differencesResolving differences · House agreed to Senate amendments.
- May 2, 1977FloorFloor · Measure passed Senate, amended.
- FloorFloor · Measure called up by unanimous consent in Senate.
- Apr 27, 1977CommitteeCommittee · Reported by Senate Armed Services Committee
- Feb 10, 1977CommitteeCommittee · Referred to Senate Armed Services Committee
- Feb 8, 1977FloorFloor · Measure passed House.
- FloorFloor · Measure called up under motion to suspend rules and pass in House.
- Feb 7, 1977CommitteeCommittee · Reported by House Armed Services Committee
- Jan 4, 1977CommitteeCommittee · Referred to House Armed Services Committee
- IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in the House
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Official record
The bill’s full text and every action, including introduction and committee steps, are on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.