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Pay Our Coast Guard Act
3/13/2024, 9:08 PM
Summary of Bill S 2791
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.
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.
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Current Status of Bill S 2791
Bill S 2791 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 13, 2023. Bill S 2791 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on September 13, 2023.  Bill S 2791's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations. as of September 13, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2791
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
14Democrat Cosponsors
6Republican Cosponsors
8Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2791
Primary Policy Focus
Economics and Public FinancePotential Impact Areas
- Appropriations
- Cemeteries and funerals
- Coast guard
- Employee benefits and pensions
- Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
- Military personnel and dependents
- Wages and earnings
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2791
Pay Our Coast Guard Act
Pay Our Coast Guard Act
A 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.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 2791
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