H.R. 1542, known as the "Pay Our Coast Guard Parity Act of 2025," aims to ensure that Coast Guard members and employees receive their pay and benefits even when there is a lapse in federal appropriations specifically affecting the Coast Guard. The bill amends title 14 of the United States...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure that people in the Coast Guard, who take care of boats and rescue people at sea, still get paid even if the government temporarily runs out of money.