2023—Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 118–31 substituted “
2022—Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 117–263, § 603(a), inserted “(including a cold weather location)” after “location”.
Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 117–263, § 601(d)(7), substituted “
2021—Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 117–81 substituted “
Pub. L. 116–283 substituted “
2019—Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 116–92 substituted “
2018—Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 115–232 substituted “
2017—Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 115–91 substituted “
2016—Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 114–328 substituted “
2015—Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 114–92 substituted “
2014—Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 113–291 substituted “
2013—Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 113–66 substituted “
Pub. L. 112–239 substituted “
2011—Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 112–81 substituted “
Pub. L. 111–383 substituted “
2009—Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 111–84, § 618(c), inserted at end “If paid monthly, the Secretary concerned may prorate the monthly amount of the assignment or special duty pay for a member who does not satisfy the eligibility requirement for an entire month to reflect the duration of the member’s actual qualifying service during the month.”
Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 111–84, § 614(7), substituted “
2023—Pub. L. 118–31, div. A, title VI, § 615,
Pub. L. 117–263, div. K, title CXII, § 11237, “(a) The Secretary [of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating] may provide assignment pay or special duty pay under section 352 of title 37, United States Code, to a member of the Coast Guard serving in a prevention position and assigned as a marine inspector or marine investigator pursuant to section 312 of title 14, United States Code.“(b) “(1) Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act [“(2) Each briefing required under paragraph (1) shall include the following:“(A) The number of members of the Coast Guard serving as marine inspectors or marine investigators pursuant to section 312 of title 14, United States Code, who are receiving assignment pay or special duty pay under section 352 of title 37, United States Code.“(B) An assessment of the impact of the use of the authority under this section on the effectiveness and efficiency of the Coast Guard in administering the laws and regulations for the promotion of safety of life and property on and under the high seas and waters subject to the jurisdiction of the United States.“(C) An assessment of the effects of assignment pay and special duty pay on retention of marine inspectors and investigators.“(D) If the authority provided in subsection (a) is not exercised, a detailed justification for not exercising such authority, including an explanation of the efforts the Secretary is taking to ensure that the Coast Guard workforce contains an adequate number of qualified marine inspectors.“(c) “(1) Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary, in coordination with the Director of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, shall conduct a study on the health of marine inspectors and marine investigators who have served as such inspectors or investigators for a period of not less than 10 years.“(2) The study required under paragraph (1) shall include the following:“(A) An evaluation of—“(i) the daily vessel inspection duties of marine inspectors and marine investigators, including the examination of internal cargo tanks and voids and new construction activities;“(ii) major incidents to which marine inspectors and marine investigators have had to respond, and any other significant incident, such as a vessel casualty, that has resulted in the exposure of marine inspectors and marine investigators to hazardous chemicals or substances; and“(iii) the types of hazardous chemicals or substances to which marine inspectors and marine investigators have been exposed relative to the effects such chemicals or substances have had on marine inspectors and marine investigators.“(B) A review and analysis of the current Coast Guard health and safety monitoring systems, and recommendations for improving such systems, specifically with respect to the exposure of members of the Coast Guard to hazardous substances while carrying out inspections and investigation duties.“(C) Any other element the Secretary considers appropriate.“(3) Upon completion of the study required under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall submit to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a report on the findings of the study and recommendations for actions the Commandant [of the Coast Guard] should take to improve the health and exposure of marine inspectors and marine investigators.“(d) The authority provided by subsection (a) shall terminate on
Pub. L. 111–84, div. A, title VI, § 619, “(a) The Secretary of Defense may provide assignment pay or special duty pay under section 352 of title 37, United States Code, in excess of the maximum amount of monthly or lump sum assignment or special duty pay authorized under subsection (b) of such section, to members of the Armed Forces (particularly members who achieve language proficiency at levels and in languages specified by the Secretary of Defense) who agree to serve on active duty in Afghanistan for a minimum of three years. The assignment period required by the agreement shall provide for reasonable periods of leave.“(b) The Secretary shall submit to Congress an annual report on the use of the authority provided under subsection (a) during the preceding year, including—“(1) the number of members of the Armed Forces receiving assignment pay or special duty pay under section 352 of title 37, United States Code, in excess of the maximum amount otherwise authorized under such section; and“(2) an assessment of the impact of the use of such authority on the effectiveness and efficiency in achieving the United States mission in Afghanistan.“(c) The authority provided by subsection (a) to offer additional assignment pay or special duty pay under section 352 of title 37, United States Code, expires on