“America’s troops have paid a huge price to fight for our country,” said Rehberg, a member of the House Appropriations Committee.  “As a result, many have been provided bonuses and other special pay for their time.  However, these bonuses shouldn’t end the moment they retire.  Today’s bill will ensure the bonuses these soldiers deserve continue to be provided.”

The Veterans Guaranteed Bonus Act of 2007 requires 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.