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HR 5660 · in committee · significant

Pay Our Military Act

What this bill does

  • This bill ensures military pay continues during a government shutdown in fiscal year 2026.
  • The bill affects active-duty and reserve military members, and Defense Department civilian employees and contractors.
  • Continuing appropriations remain in effect until new budget legislation passes or January 1, 2027.

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  1. 01

    How would ensuring military pay during a shutdown affect decisions by Congress about passing budget legislation on time?

  2. 02

    Which Defense Department civilian employees and contractors would experience delayed pay under current law that this bill would prevent?

  3. 03

    What trade-offs exist between guaranteeing military compensation during shutdowns and incentives for lawmakers to negotiate budget agreements?

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Emilia Strong Sykes

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Introduced 2025-09-30

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Legislative timeline

  1. 2025-09-30 · house · IntroReferral

    Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.

  2. 2025-09-30 · IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  3. 2025-09-30 · IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

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