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Dan Sullivan (R-AK)

Pay Our Military Act of 2025

S. 3002 · Senate bill Armed Forces and National Security

A Republican bill with 20 Republican cosponsors · See all 20 cosponsors

Last activity — Referred to the Committee on Appropriations by unanimous consent.

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 of 2025" provides continued funding for military pay and allowances during a government shutdown. It appropriates necessary sums for members of the Armed Forces and reserve components for fiscal year 2026. Additionally, it covers civilian personnel and contractors who are determined by the Secretary concerned to be providing support to service members. This applies to both the Department of Defense and the Coast Guard under the Department of Homeland Security. The authority for these funds ends once regular or continuing appropriations are enacted or on January 1, 2027.

Yes· 3 of 6

  • Scored +1

    Would households on low incomes be better off under this?

    The bill ensures continued income for service members and contractors who may rely on consistent pay during a government shutdown.

  • Scored +1

    Would middle-income households be better off under this?

    The bill maintains pay stability for many military families and civilian personnel.

  • Scored +1

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

    Ensuring pay for active members and reserves maintains the continuity of the military institution.

The opposite

  • Scored -1

    Does this reduce what the federal government spends?

    The bill provides new appropriations for military pay and support personnel during a potential shutdown.