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37 U.S.C. 427: Family separation allowance
Created in 1963 by Public Law 88-132. Changed by 21 later laws. 1 new law this Congress changed it.
1 other section of the Code cite this one, including 37 U.S.C. 402a.
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This Congress
- S. 1071 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 · became law · changed (a)
How it got here
2023
- Pub. L. 118–31 substituted "of not less than $250, and not more than $400," for "equal to $250" in introductory provisions. (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024) Law text · (a)
2022
- Pub. L. 117–263, §626(h)(4)(A), substituted "section 452" for "section 476". (James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023) Law text · (a)
- Pub. L. 117–263, §626(h)(4)(B), substituted "section 452" for "section 476". (James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023) Law text · (c)
2021
- Pub. L. 116–283 inserted "(or under orders to remain on board the ship while at the home port)" after "of the ship". (William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021) Law text · (a)
2013
- Pub. L. 112–239, §1076(a)(9), made technical amendment to directory language of Pub. L. 112–81, §631(f)(4)(A). See 2011 Amendment note below. (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013) Law text · (a), (c)
2011
- Pub. L. 112–81, §631(f)(4)(A), as amended by Pub. L. 112–239, §1076(a)(9), substituted "476" for "406". (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012) Law text · (a), (c)
2008
- Pub. L. 110–417 designated first sentence of existing provisions as par. (1), designated last two sentences of existing provisions as par. (3) and substituted "Except as provided in paragraph (2)" for "However", and added par. (2). (Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009) Law text · (d)
2004
- Pub. L. 108–375, §623(b)(2)(A), substituted "$250" for "$100". (Ronald W. Reagan National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005) Law text · (a)
- Pub. L. 108–375, §623(b)(2)(B), struck out heading and text of subsec. (e). Text read as follows: "For the period beginning on October 1, 2003, and ending on December 31, 2005, the monthly allowance authorized by subsection (a)(1) shall be increased to $250." (Ronald W. Reagan National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005) Law text · (e)
- Pub. L. 108–375, §623(b)(1), substituted "December 31, 2005" for "December 31, 2004". (Ronald W. Reagan National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005) Law text · (e)
2003
- Pub. L. 108–11, §1316(b), (c), as amended by Pub. L. 108–136, §618(d)(2), temporarily substituted "$250" for "$100". See Effective and Termination Dates of 2003 Amendments note below. (Emergency Wartime Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2003) Law text · (a)
- Pub. L. 108–136, §606, added subsec. (e). (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004) Law text · (e)
2001
- Pub. L. 107–107 designated first sentence of existing provisions as par. (1) and substituted "Except as provided in paragraph (2) or (3), a member" for "A member", added par. (2), and designated second sentence of existing provisions as par. (3) and substituted "The Secretary concerned… (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2002) Law text · (c)
1997
- Pub. L. 105–85, §603(c)(3)(B)(i), redesignated subsec. (b)(1), (2) as subsec. (a)(1), (2), respectively, and inserted subsec. heading. (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1998) Law text · (a)
- Pub. L. 105–85, §603(c)(3)(A), struck out heading and text of subsec. (a). Text read as follows: "In addition to any allowance or per diem to which he otherwise may be entitled under this title, a member of a uniformed service with dependents who is on permanent duty outside of the United States, o… (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1998) Law text · (a)
- Pub. L. 105–85, §626, substituted "$100" for "$75" in introductory provisions. (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1998) Law text · (a)
- Pub. L. 105–85, §603(c)(3)(B)(ii), struck out ", including subsection (a)," after "under this title" in introductory provisions, inserted "or" at end of subpar. (B), substituted "station." for "station; or" at end of subpar. (C), and struck out subpar. (D) which read as follows: "the member is marr… (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1998) Law text · (a)
- Pub. L. 105–85, §603(c)(3)(B)(iii), redesignated subsec. (b)(3) as subsec. (b), inserted heading, and substituted "subsection (a)" for "this subsection". Former subsec. (b)(1), (2), and (4) redesignated subsecs. (a)(1), (2), and (c), respectively. (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1998) Law text · (b)
- Pub. L. 105–85, §603(c)(3)(B)(v), struck out par. (5) which read as follows: "Section 421 of this title does not apply to bar an entitlement to an allowance under paragraph (1)(D). However, not more than one monthly allowance may be paid with respect to a married couple under paragr… (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1998) Law text · (b)
- Pub. L. 105–85, §603(c)(3)(B)(iv), redesignated subsec. (b)(4) as subsec. (c), inserted heading, and substituted "subsection (a)(1)(A)" for "paragraph (1)(A) of this subsection". (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1998) Law text · (c)
- Pub. L. 105–85, §603(c)(3)(B)(v), added subsec. (d). (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1998) Law text · (d)
1996
- Pub. L. 104–201, §607(a), added subpar. (D). (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1997) Law text · (b)
- Pub. L. 104–106 inserted "paragraph (1)(A) of" after "not entitled to an allowance under". (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1996) Law text · (b)
- Pub. L. 104–201, §607(b), added par. (5). (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1997) Law text · (b)
1994
- Pub. L. 103–337, §625(a)(3), added par. (2). Former par. (2) redesignated (3). · (b)
- Pub. L. 103–337, §625(a)(1), struck out at beginning "A member who becomes entitled to an allowance under this subsection by virtue of duty described in subparagraph (B) or (C) of paragraph (1) for a continuous period of more than 30 days is entitled to the allowance effective as of the first day o… · (b)
- Pub. L. 103–337, §625(a)(2), redesignated pars. (2) and (3) as (3) and (4), respectively. · (b), (4)
1991
- Pub. L. 102–190, §625(b)(1), inserted heading. · (a)
- Pub. L. 102–190, §625(b)(2), inserted heading. · (b)
- Pub. L. 102–190, §625(a), substituted "$75" for "$60". · (b)
- Pub. L. 102–190, §611(b), substituted "In" for "Except in time of war or of national emergency hereafter declared by Congress, and in". · (b)
- Pub. L. 102–25 struck out "of this section" after "subsection (a)". · (b)
1986
- Pub. L. 99–661, §618(a), designated existing provisions as pars. (1) and (2), in par. (1) redesignated former pars. (1) to (3) as subpars. (A) to (C), respectively, and in par. (2) substituted "subparagraph (B) or (C) of paragraph (1)" for "clause (2) or (3)", and added par. (3). · (b)
1985
- Pub. L. 99–145 substituted "$60" for "$30". · (b)
1980
- Pub. L. 96–342 struck out "(other than a member in pay grade E–1, E–2, E–3, or E–4 (4 years' or less service))" after "a member of a uniformed service with dependents". · (b)
1970
- Pub. L. 91–533 struck out "who is entitled to a basic allowance for quarters" after "(4 years' or less service)". · (b)
- Pub. L. 91–529 inserted provisions authorizing payment of an allowance under this subsection even though the member does not maintain for his primary dependents who would otherwise normally reside with him, a residence or household, subject to his management or control, which he is likely to share … · (b)
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