Inclusion of descriptions of types of pay on pay statements

(a) In general Chapter 19 of title 37, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: 1016. Pay statements: descriptions of types of pay (a) In general The Secretary of Defense shall make available contemporaneously with each pay statement provided to a member of the Armed Forces, for each type of pay, allowance, and deduction listed on the statement, a brief and plain-language description of— (1) the statutory or regulatory authority under which a pay, allowance, or deduction is made; (2) the purpose of a pay, allowance, or deduction; (3) the criteria for determining eligibility of members for a pay, allowance, or deduction; and (4) possible changes in the eligibility of the member for a pay, allowance, or deduction, including the circumstances under which a pay, allowance, or deduction may be suspended or modified or may expire. (b) Requirements The descriptions required to be made available with a pay statement under paragraph (1) shall be— (1) published on a website accessible by a member and printable with the pay statement of the member; and (2) presented in language easily understood by individuals without specialized knowledge of military finance, accounting, or law.. (b) Applicability The requirements of section 1016 of title 37, United States Code, as added by subsection (a), shall apply with respect to pay statements issued on or after the date that is 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act.