Pay Our Coast Guard Act

3/13/2024, 9:08 PM
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Bill 118 s 2791, also known as the Pay Our Coast Guard Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the United States Congress. The purpose of this bill is to ensure that members of the United States Coast Guard continue to receive their pay during government shutdowns.

The bill specifically addresses the issue of Coast Guard members not receiving their pay during government shutdowns because they are considered essential personnel and are required to work without pay. This bill aims to rectify this situation by providing funding to ensure that Coast Guard members are compensated for their work, regardless of whether or not the government is shut down.

The Pay Our Coast Guard Act has garnered bipartisan support in Congress, with lawmakers from both sides of the aisle recognizing the importance of ensuring that Coast Guard members are fairly compensated for their service. The bill has been praised for its non-partisan approach to addressing the issue of pay for essential personnel during government shutdowns. Overall, the Pay Our Coast Guard Act is a crucial piece of legislation that seeks to support and protect the men and women of the United States Coast Guard by ensuring that they receive the pay they deserve for their important work, even in times of government shutdowns.
Congress
118

Number
S - 2791

Introduced on
2023-09-13

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

9/13/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Bill 118 s 2791, also known as the Pay Our Coast Guard Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the United States Congress. The purpose of this bill is to ensure that members of the United States Coast Guard continue to receive their pay during government shutdowns.

The bill specifically addresses the issue of Coast Guard members not receiving their pay during government shutdowns because they are considered essential personnel and are required to work without pay. This bill aims to rectify this situation by providing funding to ensure that Coast Guard members are compensated for their work, regardless of whether or not the government is shut down.

The Pay Our Coast Guard Act has garnered bipartisan support in Congress, with lawmakers from both sides of the aisle recognizing the importance of ensuring that Coast Guard members are fairly compensated for their service. The bill has been praised for its non-partisan approach to addressing the issue of pay for essential personnel during government shutdowns. Overall, the Pay Our Coast Guard Act is a crucial piece of legislation that seeks to support and protect the men and women of the United States Coast Guard by ensuring that they receive the pay they deserve for their important work, even in times of government shutdowns.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to amend title 14, United States Code, to make appropriations for Coast Guard pay in the event an appropriations Act expires before the enactment of a new appropriations Act, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Economics and Public Finance

Potential Impact
Appropriations
Cemeteries and funerals
Coast guard
Employee benefits and pensions
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Military personnel and dependents
Wages and earnings

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Action9/13/2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.