Barbara Mikulski: “I take great pride in supporting Senator Durbin in introducing the Reservists Pay Security Act of 2001. This legislation…”

“I take great pride in supporting Senator Durbin in introducing the Reservists Pay Security Act of 2001. This legislation will ensure that the Federal employees who are in the military reserves and are called up for active duty in service to their country will get the same pay as they do in their civilian jobs. According to the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, the federal government is by far the largest employer of our nation's military reservists. These reservists stand ready to serve our country with honor, during times of peace as well as war. They are the finest examples of dedication and service our nation has to offer. When federal employees who also serve as reservists are called to duty, they respond with pride, often facing significant pay cuts as they lose their normal civilian salaries. But the federal government does not supplement the lost pay of our reservists. This is a travesty. Our Nation has always placed a high value on the spirit of public service.”