Bills · HR 5660
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 5660Armed Forces and National Security
Pay Our Military Act
INTRO SEP 30· LAST ACTION SEP 30
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because government shutdowns have previously led to uncertainty and financial hardship for military families and their support staff, even though they continue to perform critical duties. By guaranteeing their pay, the bill aims to reduce stress for these essential personnel and maintain morale within the armed forces.
If this bill becomes law, military members and their support teams will have financial security during a shutdown, allowing them to focus on their missions without worrying about their families' finances. If it doesn't pass, these individuals would remain vulnerable to delayed or withheld pay during future government funding gaps, which could impact military readiness and recruitment.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Automatically pays members of the Armed Forces, including reserve components, during a lapse in appropriations in fiscal year 2026.
Ensures military personnel and their families receive continuous pay and benefits, preventing financial hardship during government shutdowns.
PROVISION 02
Extends pay continuity to civilian employees of the Department of Defense and Department of Homeland Security (for Coast Guard) who support military members.
Protects essential civilian personnel who perform critical support functions for the military from financial instability.
PROVISION 03
Extends pay continuity to contractors providing support to military members through the Department of Defense and Department of Homeland Security.
Ensures that vital contracted services that support military operations can continue without interruption during funding gaps.
PROVISION 04
Specifies that these appropriations are effective for Fiscal Year 2026 and terminate upon enactment of regular funding or by January 1, 2027.
Sets clear limits on when and for how long these special funds can be used, ensuring they are an interim solution.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 49
D· Ohio
YRS IN OFFICE
3
BILLS LED
39
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 4%
DEM 48 REP 1 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSSEP 30
Introduced in House
SEP 30
Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 5660
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedSep 30, 2025
Last actionSep 30, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED SEP 30, 2025
House BillHR 5660Armed Forces and National Security
Pay Our Military Act
INTRODUCED SEP 30, 2025· LAST ACTION SEP 30, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
49
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
