CONGRESS FOR VOTERS

Dan Sullivan (R-AK)

Pay Our Military Act of 2025

S. 3030 · Senate bill Armed Forces and National Security

A Republican bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See all 22 cosponsors

Last activity — Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 204.

Cleared committee, waiting for its first floor vote

A committee approved it and it is on the calendar of the chamber it started in.

This is further than most bills get, and still no promise of a vote: the calendar is a queue, and the majority leadership decides what is called. A bill can sit here until the Congress ends.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. On Calendar

What this bill would do

This bill is known as the Pay Our Military Act of 2025. It provides ongoing funding for military pay and related expenses if a government shutdown happens. The funding covers members of the Armed Forces performing active service, including reserve components. It also provides pay and allowances for certain civilian personnel and contractors who support those members of the Armed Forces. The funding lasts until regular appropriations are passed or until September 30, 2026.

Yes

  • Scored +8

    Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?

    The bill ensures continuous pay and financial support for members of the Armed Forces during a government shutdown.

  • Scored +7

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

    Ensures continuous pay and financial protection for active service members who may eventually transition to veteran status.

  • Scored +5

    Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?

    Provides financial stability for young adults serving in the military during potential government shutdowns.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.