Search Results: keywords:"armed forces pay"

  • H. R. 9791 — To ensure continuity of pay and allowances for members of the Armed Forces in the event of a lapse in appropriations.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:598

    H.R. 9791, also known as the “Pay Our Military Act,” ensures that members of the Armed Forces and certain civilian employees and contractors continue to receive pay and allowances if there is a gap in government funding for fiscal year 2025. The bill specifically allows for...

    Simple Explanation

    H.R. 9791 is a plan to make sure people in the military and some people who help them still get paid even if the government runs out of money for a while. It uses stored money to keep the payments going until the end of the year or when new money plans are made.

  • H. R. 518 — To withhold the pay of Members of Congress in certain cases, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:672

    H. R. 518, also known as the "Troops Before Politicians Act," proposes that if members of the Armed Forces perform active service but do not receive their pay because of a lapse in appropriations, the pay of Members of Congress will also be withheld. The withheld salaries...

    Simple Explanation

    If soldiers who protect the country don't get paid because of budget issues, the people in Congress won't get paid either. Their paychecks will be saved in a special account until the problem is fixed.

  • H. R. 2017 — To ensure continuity of pay and allowances for members of the Armed Forces in the event of a lapse in appropriations.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:598

    H.R. 2017, introduced by Mrs. Sykes and Mr. Bacon, is known as the "Pay Our Military Act". This bill ensures that members of the Armed Forces receive their pay and allowances even if there is a temporary lapse in federal funding during the 2025 fiscal year. It also includes civilian employees...

    Simple Explanation

    In H.R. 2017, if the government runs out of money, soldiers and certain workers still get paid. This helps them keep getting their money until the government starts paying again or until the end of the year.