Bill · H.R. 2017· House(119-HR-2017)
Pay Our Military Act
- Introduced
- 3/10/2025
- Last activity
- 3/10/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
- Sponsored by
- Emilia Sykes
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 2
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The "Pay Our Military Act" aims to ensure that pay and allowances continue for military members during a lapse in appropriations. It provides necessary funds for members of the Armed Forces, including those in reserve components, performing active service or inactive-duty training. Additionally, it covers civilian employees and contractors of the Department of Defense and the Coast Guard when they are supporting the military. The funding is drawn from any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated for fiscal year 2025. This authority lasts until a regular appropriation is enacted or until January 1, 2026.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Members of the Armed Forces: This bill ensures that those performing active service or inactive-duty training continue to receive pay and allowances even if there is a lapse in appropriations (Section 2(a)(1)).
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Civilian Employees of the Department of Defense and the Coast Guard: The act provides for the pay of civilian employees who are determined by the Secretary concerned to be providing support to the military (Section 2(a)(2)).
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Contractors of the Department of Defense and the Coast Guard: Contractors providing support to the military can receive continued funding if the Secretary concerned determines they are providing necessary support (Section 2(a)(3)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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No significant interests or groups are affected by this bill.
- 10/24/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/3/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/18/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/10/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Don BaconRepublican · Nebraska
Emanuel CleaverDemocrat · Missouri
Brian FitzpatrickRepublican · Pennsylvania
Sarah McBrideDemocrat · Delaware