S 876 · in committee · significant

Pay Our Military Act of 2025

What this bill does

This bill ensures military members and defense civilian workers continue receiving pay during a government shutdown.
Active duty service members, reservists, and Defense Department civilian employees and contractors are affected.
Funding continues until normal appropriations pass or January 1, 2026, whichever comes first.

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Community Threads

Started by Cosponsor

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How would ensuring continuous military pay during shutdowns affect the federal budget's ability to pressure Congress into passing spending bills?
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Which groups of defense workers should receive priority for continued pay if funding becomes limited, and what criteria should determine those decisions?
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What consequences might result if military members and contractors stop receiving paychecks during extended government shutdowns without this protection?

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