Benefits for Retirees

In addition to funding hardware and programs, the proposed legislation contains a 3% pay raise for uniformed personnel.

The House approved the $741 billion annual defense authorization, a bipartisan bill that includes a 3% pay raise for troops.

The fiscal 2021 defense funding bill would also fund a 3% troop pay raise.

The increase would not apply to service members in combat zones.

Lawmakers have gotten involved to make sure the mobilized troops get paid.