Bill · H.R. 5660· House(119-HR-5660)
Pay Our Military Act
- Introduced
- 9/30/2025
- Last activity
- 9/30/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
- Sponsored by
- Emilia Sykes
- Cosponsors
- - 48 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The "Pay Our Military Act" is designed to ensure that pay and allowances continue for members of the military if there is a lapse in appropriations. It provides necessary funds for members of the Armed Forces, including reserve components, during periods when full-year or interim appropriations for fiscal year 2026 are not in effect. Additionally, it covers civilian employees and contractors of the Department of Defense and the Coast Guard who are providing support to the military. The funding lasts until a regular appropriation is enacted or until January 1, 2027.
Yes
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+5
The bill ensures steady income for military members and support personnel during government shutdowns.
Would middle-income households be better off under this?+5
The bill prevents pay disruptions for military service members and civilian employees.
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+4
The bill ensures continuity of pay for reserve components which include many veterans.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Members of the Armed Forces: The bill ensures pay and allowances for those performing active service or inactive-duty training during a lapse in appropriations (Section 2(a)(1)).
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Civilian Employees: It provides funds for Department of Defense civilian employees who are determined by the Secretary concerned to be providing support to the military (Section 2(a)(2)).
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Coast Guard Support: It includes provisions for Department of Homeland Security civilians providing support to the military when the Coast Guard is not operating as a service in the Department of the Navy (Section 2(a)(2)).
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Contractors: The bill provides for contractors of the Department of Defense and the Coast Guard (under specific conditions) who are providing support to members of the Armed Forces (Section 2(a)(3)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Low Income Households+5Good For Middle Class Households+5Good For Veterans+4
- 11/4/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/24/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/17/2025
- 13 Cosponsors added.
- 10/14/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/10/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/3/2025
- 7 Cosponsors added.
- 9/30/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
- 25 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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