[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 183 (Monday, December 3, 2007)]
[Senate]
[Page S14703]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]

      By Mr. SESSIONS (for himself, Mrs. Clinton, Mr. McCain, Mr. 
        Casey, Mr. Martinez, Mr. Sanders, Mr. Lautenberg, Mr. Dorgan, 
        and Mr. Webb):
  S. 2400. A bill to amend title 37, United States Code, to require the 
Secretary of Defense to continue to pay to a member of the Armed Forces 
who is retired or separated from the Armed Forces due to a combat-
related injury certain bonuses that the member was entitled to before 
the retirement or separation and would continue to be entitled to if 
the member was not retired or separated, and for other purposes; to the 
Committee on Armed Services.
  Mr. SESSIONS. Mr. President, I am pleased today to offer a bipartisan 
bill to fix a serious loophole in the law that has prevented some of 
our wounded warriors from Iraq and Afghanistan from receiving their 
full enlistment bonuses when they are discharged as the result of 
wounds they receive in combat. The Wounded Warrior Bonus Equity Act 
reflects the hard work of several Members of Congress, who put 
partisanship aside to address this serious matter. The men and women of 
our magnificent armed forces serve with incredible courage and bravery. 
In return, the U.S. makes a commitment to them, and the Government must 
fulfill its end of the bargain.
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