Bills · S 3002
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 3002Armed Forces and National Security
Pay Our Military Act of 2025
INTRO OCT 9· LAST ACTION OCT 30
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it addresses a recurring problem during government shutdowns: the financial uncertainty faced by military families. In the past, shutdowns have led to delays or stoppages in pay for service members, creating significant stress and hardship for those serving our country. This bill aims to remove that specific concern, allowing military personnel to focus on their duties without worrying about their next paycheck.
If this bill becomes law, military members, their essential civilian support staff, and contractors would have the assurance that their pay is protected during a shutdown, which could boost morale and readiness. If it doesn't become law, future government shutdowns could once again lead to military personnel going without pay, potentially impacting their financial stability and the military's overall operational effectiveness.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Provides 'such sums as are necessary' to pay active-duty members of the Armed Forces and their reserve components performing active service during a government shutdown for fiscal year 2026.
This ensures that military personnel and their families do not suffer financial hardship if Congress fails to pass annual appropriations bills.
PROVISION 02
Extends pay and allowances to essential civilian personnel of the Department of Defense and Department of Homeland Security (for the Coast Guard) who support military members during a shutdown.
This provision maintains crucial support functions for the military, ensuring operations are not disrupted due to unpaid civilian staff.
PROVISION 03
Extends pay and allowances to essential contractors of the Department of Defense and Department of Homeland Security (for the Coast Guard) who support military members during a shutdown.
This ensures that critical services provided by contractors continue uninterrupted, supporting military readiness and operations.
PROVISION 04
Specifies that the funding provided by this act will terminate once regular appropriations are enacted for the affected programs, or on January 1, 2027, whichever happens first.
This sets a clear time limit for the special funding, ensuring it is a temporary measure during a budget impasse.
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BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 3002
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedOct 9, 2025
Last actionOct 30, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED OCT 9, 2025
Senate BillS 3002Armed Forces and National Security
Pay Our Military Act of 2025
INTRODUCED OCT 9, 2025· LAST ACTION OCT 30, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
20
COMPLEXITY
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