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Pay Our Troops Act of 2026

In committee: it can still change before the session ends.

US HR 5401 · House Bill · 119th Congress

Stage
In committee
Started in
House
Sponsors
211
Latest action
Sep 16, 2025

What it does

Pay Our Troops Act of 2026 This bill provides continuing appropriations for military pay for any period during which interim or full-year appropriations for FY2026 are not in effect (i.e., a government shutdown). Specifically, the bill provides FY2026 continuing appropriations for the pay and allowances of (1) members of the Armed Forces, including reserve components, who perform active service during the period; and (2) civilian personnel and contractors of the Department of Defense (and the Department of Homeland Security in the case of the Coast Guard) who are providing support to such members of the Armed Forces. If a government shutdown occurs, the bill provides the continuing…

Official summary · Introduced in House · Sep 16, 2025

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Where it stands

  1. Introduced (Done)

    Sep 16, 2025

  2. Committee (Current step)

    In committee · Sep 16, 2025

  3. Floor (Not started)

  4. Law (Not started)

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Where it goes next

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