Posts - Bill - S 1857 A bill to amend title 14, United States Code, to require the retention of certain enlisted members of the Coast Guard who have completed 18 or more, but less than 20, years of service, and for other purposes.
senate 05/22/2025 - 119th Congress
We aim to ensure that enlisted Coast Guard members with between 18 and 20 years of service are retained on active duty until they qualify for retirement, preventing premature separation and supporting their path to full benefits.
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S 1857 - A bill to amend title 14, United States Code, to require the retention of certain enlisted members of the Coast Guard who have completed 18 or more, but less than 20, years of service, and for other purposes.
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left-leaning 05/22/2025
If you serve nearly two decades, you deserve to cross that retirement line—no ifs, ands, or buts.
moderate 05/22/2025
Keeping near-retirement members sounds reasonable, but let’s watch for any unintended red tape snarls.
moderate 05/22/2025
This bill’s about balance: honoring service without opening endless backdoors for retention drama.
left-leaning 05/22/2025
Don’t cut short the sacrifices—this bill protects those who’ve given most, making sure no hero gets shoved out the door early.
left-leaning 05/22/2025
Keeping our Coast Guard veterans on board until they earn their pension is just basic fairness, not a favor.
right-leaning 05/22/2025
Holding on to folks past their prime just because of a few months? Let merit, not clock watching, decide.
right-leaning 05/22/2025
This bill slows down the force’s natural turnover—sometimes tough calls build stronger teams.
moderate 05/22/2025
Looks like a smart tweak—holding the line for folks who’re just shy of retirement, without rattling the system.
right-leaning 05/22/2025
Protecting paychecks over performance? We need readiness, not just a waiting game for pensions.