Pay Our Troops Act

Hozzl · 2024-10-08T01:53:17Z

Explore the details of House Bill 9699 Pay Our Troops Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on undefined. Stay informed on legislative developments.

10/8/2024, 1:53 AM

Summary of Bill HR 9699

The "Pay Our Troops Act" was introduced in the 118th Congress on September 19, 2024. The bill, identified as H.R. 9699, aims to address issues related to troop compensation and support. Specific provisions within the bill focus on ensuring timely and adequate pay for military personnel, along with additional measures to enhance the well-being and resources available to service members. The bill seeks to enact directives that uphold the financial and operational needs of the armed forces, emphasizing the importance of supporting and valuing the contributions of service members. For further details and the full text of the bill, refer to the official PDF version available at the provided link.

Congressional Summary of HR 9699

Pay Our Troops Act

This bill provides continuing appropriations for military pay for any period during which interim or full-year appropriations for FY2025 are not in effect (i.e., a government shutdown).

Specifically, the bill provides FY2025 continuing appropriations for the pay and allowances of (1) members of the Armed Forces, including reserve components, who perform active service during the period; and (2) civilian employees and contractors of the Department of Defense (and the Department of Homeland Security in the case of the Coast Guard when the Coast Guard is not operating as a service in the Department of the Navy) who are providing support to such members of the Armed Forces.

If a government shutdown occurs, the bill provides the continuing appropriations until the earlier of (1) the enactment into law of specified appropriations legislation, or (2) January 1, 2026.

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Current Status of Bill HR 9699

Bill HR 9699 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 19, 2024. Bill HR 9699 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on September 19, 2024. Bill HR 9699's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations. as of September 19, 2024