Pelosi Statement on Defense Department Clawback of Enlistment Bonuses for California National Guard Soldiers

October 24, 2016
Press Release
San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after thousands of California National Guard soldiers were ordered to repay enlistment bonuses a decade after signing up to serve in Iraq and Afghanistan:

"These brave Californians were willing to give everything to serve our country, and they earned every penny and benefit given to them.

"The overpayment of enlistment signing bonuses by the Department of Defense should not be the responsibility of our servicemembers or veterans to pay back, years after the fact.

"Speaker Ryan and Leader McConnell must join with Congressional Democrats and pass a legislative fix as soon as we gavel back into session."