U.S. Representatives Don Bacon (R-NE) and Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA), Chairman and Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee's Quality of Life Panel, received a briefing from the Department of Defense (DOD) regarding the ongoing 14th Quadrennial Review of Military Compensation (QRMC). The review, set to be completed by January 31, 2025, will focus on compensation and benefits, and military basic pay.
"Today, our panel received a briefing from the Department of Defense on military compensation," Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE) said. "I know firsthand the challenges of raising a family while serving in the military. It's unacceptable to have military families struggling to get by. We must take a close look at benefits and compensation to make sure they are adequate and competitive. These are key elements for our servicemembers' quality of life, and critical for our Armed Forces' ability to recruit and retain military personnel."
"To continue recruiting and retaining our next generation of smart, mission-driven service members, we need military compensation to keep pace with our growing economy," Rep. Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) said. "Thankfully, competitive compensation has been a top priority for the House Armed Services Committee for years, and our bipartisan efforts to maintain competitive pay and benefits continue. As a veteran and the daughter and granddaughter of career naval aviators, however, I know military compensation is a complex issue. Right now, our country is experiencing record low unemployment, a subsequently competitive job market, changing workforce and higher education landscapes, and more – all factors that must be part of the conversation around military pay and quality of life. I'm glad our panel heard from experts on this critical topic, and I look forward to exploring additional ways to support our brave men and women in uniform."
