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DemocratBill · H.R. 1542· House(119-HR-1542)

Pay Our Coast Guard Parity Act of 2025

Rep. Scholten
Age: 44 years
Michigan
Introduced
2/24/2025
Last activity
2/24/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Sponsored by
Hillary Scholten
Cosponsors
Democrat - 57Republican - 10
Transportation and Public Works
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

The Pay Our Coast Guard Parity Act of 2025 aims to amend title 14 of the United States Code. It seeks to ensure Coast Guard pay continues during a "Coast Guard-specific funding lapse." This occurs when a Department of Defense appropriation is enacted but a general appropriation for the Coast Guard is not. The bill provides funding for military members, qualified civilian employees, and qualified contract employees. It also covers specific benefits like death gratuities and housing allowances for dependents. The authority for these funds lasts until a new appropriation is enacted or two weeks after the lapse begins.

Yes· 3 of 4

  • Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+1

    The bill protects the income of civilian and contract employees during government shutdowns.

  • Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+1

    The bill secures benefits related to death and funeral services for members.

  • Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+1

    The bill provides for death gratuities and funeral travel for Coast Guard members.

The opposite

  • Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-1

    The bill authorizes new spending to ensure pay continuity during legislative lapses.