This bill makes sure that military members and Defense Department workers get paid even if the government shuts down. When Congress can't agree on a budget and the government stops operating, most federal employees stop getting paychecks. This bill prevents that from happening for the military. It guarantees that active-duty soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines—along with reserve forces—will continue receiving their regular pay and benefits. It also covers civilian Defense Department employees and contractors who support these military members, as well as Coast Guard personnel and their support staff. The bill keeps these paychecks flowing until either Congress passes a full budget for the year or January 1, 2027, whichever comes first. Essentially, it protects military families from financial hardship during budget disputes in Washington by ensuring their income doesn't get cut off.

Pay Our Military Act of 2025

Sullivan, Dan

Pay Our Military Act of 2025This 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 appropriations until the earlier of (1) the enactment into law of specified appropriations legislation, or (2) January 1, 2027.&nbsp;