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Record of Military Service for Members of the Armed Forces Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-1291| Senate 
| Updated: 4/21/2021
Gary C. Peters

Gary C. Peters

Democratic Senator

Michigan

Cosponsors (6)
Jerry Moran (Republican)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Roger F. Wicker (Republican)Roy Blunt (Republican)James Lankford (Republican)Jon Tester (Democratic)

Armed Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Record of Military Service for Members of the Armed Forces Act of 2021 This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to create the Certificate of Military Service. The Certificate of Military service will be a standard record of military service for all members of active and reserve components of the armed forces to encompass all duty, including that of National Guard and Coast Guard duty. Under the bill, the document must (1) be standardized, (2) be the same for all members of the armed forces, and (3) replace and serve the same function as a discharge certificate or certificate of release (DOD Form DD-214). The bill also requires that a current record of service be issued to members of the reserve components upon the occurrence of any of the following events: permanent change to duty status (e.g., retirement or transfer to active duty), discharge or release from temporary active duty orders, specified promotions, and transfer to another state National Guard.
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Timeline
Apr 21, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Apr 21, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Mar 9, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-7041
Introduced in House
  • April 21, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 21, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.


  • March 9, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-7041
    Introduced in House

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 117-7041: Record of Military Service for Members of the Armed Forces Act of 2022
Government information and archivesMilitary education and trainingMilitary personnel and dependentsNational Guard and reservesPersonnel records

Record of Military Service for Members of the Armed Forces Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-1291| Senate 
| Updated: 4/21/2021
Record of Military Service for Members of the Armed Forces Act of 2021 This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to create the Certificate of Military Service. The Certificate of Military service will be a standard record of military service for all members of active and reserve components of the armed forces to encompass all duty, including that of National Guard and Coast Guard duty. Under the bill, the document must (1) be standardized, (2) be the same for all members of the armed forces, and (3) replace and serve the same function as a discharge certificate or certificate of release (DOD Form DD-214). The bill also requires that a current record of service be issued to members of the reserve components upon the occurrence of any of the following events: permanent change to duty status (e.g., retirement or transfer to active duty), discharge or release from temporary active duty orders, specified promotions, and transfer to another state National Guard.
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Timeline
Apr 21, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Apr 21, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
Mar 9, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-7041
Introduced in House
  • April 21, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 21, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.


  • March 9, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-7041
    Introduced in House
Gary C. Peters

Gary C. Peters

Democratic Senator

Michigan

Cosponsors (6)
Jerry Moran (Republican)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Roger F. Wicker (Republican)Roy Blunt (Republican)James Lankford (Republican)Jon Tester (Democratic)

Armed Services Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 117-7041: Record of Military Service for Members of the Armed Forces Act of 2022
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Government information and archivesMilitary education and trainingMilitary personnel and dependentsNational Guard and reservesPersonnel records