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Emilia Sykes (D-OH)

Pay Our Military Act

H.R. 5660 · House bill Armed Forces and National Security

A Democratic bill with 1 Republican cosponsor · See all 49 cosponsors

Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.

In committee

Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.

The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

The "Pay Our Military Act" is designed to ensure that pay and allowances continue for members of the military if there is a lapse in appropriations. It provides necessary funds for members of the Armed Forces, including reserve components, during periods when full-year or interim appropriations for fiscal year 2026 are not in effect. Additionally, it covers civilian employees and contractors of the Department of Defense and the Coast Guard who are providing support to the military. The funding lasts until a regular appropriation is enacted or until January 1, 2027.

Yes

  • Scored +5

    Would households on low incomes be better off under this?

    The bill ensures steady income for military members and support personnel during government shutdowns.

  • Scored +5

    Would middle-income households be better off under this?

    The bill prevents pay disruptions for military service members and civilian employees.

  • Scored +4

    Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?

    The bill ensures continuity of pay for reserve components which include many veterans.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.