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Pay Our Military Act of 2024
1/14/2025, 5:07 PM
Summary of Bill S 5646
The bill is designed to address the potential financial hardships that military personnel and their families may face if the government is unable to pass a budget and shuts down. By guaranteeing that military pay will continue uninterrupted, the bill seeks to provide stability and security for those serving in the armed forces.
The Military Pay Protection Act is a bipartisan effort to prioritize the well-being of military personnel and their families during times of political gridlock. It underscores the importance of supporting and honoring the sacrifices made by members of the military, regardless of the political climate. Overall, Bill 118 s 5646 is a crucial piece of legislation that aims to ensure that military personnel are not adversely affected by government shutdowns and can continue to fulfill their duties without worrying about their financial security.
Congressional Summary of S 5646
Pay Our Military Act of 2024
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 personnel and contractors of the Department of Defense (and the Department of Homeland Security in the case of the Coast Guard) 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 S 5646
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 5646
Total Number of Sponsors
5Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
5Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
5Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
5Unaffiliated Cosponsors
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Comments

Abram Kirby
1 year ago
I don't like this bill, it will hurt our military. How will it impact us?





