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Pay Our Military Act

2/5/2024, 11:50 AM

Summary of Bill HR 5667

The "Pay Our Military Act," designated as H.R. 5667 in the 118th Congress and introduced on September 21, 2023, aims to address provisions related to military pay. The bill ensures timely compensation for military personnel by establishing directives for the allocation of funds. Furthermore, the bill prioritizes the financial support and well-being of service members by outlining specific measures to guarantee the fulfillment of their payment obligations. More detailed provisions and directives can be accessed through the official PDF version of the bill available at the provided link.

Congressional Summary of HR 5667

Pay Our Military Act

This bill provides continuing appropriations for military pay for any period during which interim or full-year appropriations for FY2024 are not in effect (i.e., a government shutdown).

Specifically, the bill provides FY2024 continuing appropriations for the pay and allowances of (1) members of the Armed Forces, including reserve components, who perform active service or inactive-duty training 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, 2025. 

Current Status of Bill HR 5667

Bill HR 5667 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 29, 2023. Bill HR 5667 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on September 21, 2023.  Bill HR 5667's most recent activity was Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4900) as of September 29, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5667

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
57
Democrat Cosponsors
53
Republican Cosponsors
4
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5667

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5667

Pay Our Military Act
Pay Our Military Act
To ensure continuity of pay and allowances for members of the Armed Forces in the event of a lapse in appropriations.

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