Bills · S 3079
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 3079Armed Forces and National Security
Armed Forces Pay Act of 2025
INTRO OCT 30· LAST ACTION OCT 30
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because government shutdowns have become a recurring issue, often leaving federal employees, including military personnel, without pay. For service members and intelligence community employees, consistent pay is crucial for their financial well-being and allows them to focus on their critical national security duties without the added stress of financial uncertainty.
If this bill becomes law, these essential personnel will have financial stability during potential budget impasses in fiscal year 2026, which can bolster morale and prevent disruptions to national defense and intelligence operations. If it doesn't become law, these individuals would again face the risk of delayed pay during a government shutdown, potentially impacting military readiness and the functioning of vital intelligence agencies.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Appropriates funds for military pay and allowances in the event of a government shutdown during fiscal year 2026.
This ensures that all uniformed service members continue to receive their paychecks regardless of congressional budget impasses.
PROVISION 02
Appropriates funds for pay and allowances for civilian employees of specific intelligence and defense agencies during a government shutdown in fiscal year 2026.
This provides financial stability for critical civilian personnel working in national security and intelligence roles.
PROVISION 03
Specifies that the funding will last until a regular budget is passed or until September 30, 2026, whichever comes first.
This sets clear limits on when this temporary funding measure will end.
PROVISION 04
Declares that funds for intelligence activities are considered authorized by Congress during a shutdown, prior to the passage of a specific intelligence authorization act.
This helps maintain the legal basis for intelligence funding and operations during a temporary budget lapse.
SPONSORSHIP
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YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSOCT 30
Introduced in Senate
OCT 30
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 3079
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedOct 30, 2025
Last actionOct 30, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED OCT 30, 2025
Senate BillS 3079Armed Forces and National Security
Armed Forces Pay Act of 2025
INTRODUCED OCT 30, 2025· LAST ACTION OCT 30, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
27
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
