Bills · S 876
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 876Armed Forces and National Security
Pay Our Military Act of 2025
INTRO MAR 6· LAST ACTION MAR 6
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because government shutdowns can create immense financial uncertainty for military families, who often live paycheck to paycheck and rely on their income to cover basic necessities. Without a measure like this, service members could face missed paychecks, leading to stress, debt, and difficulty meeting financial obligations like rent, mortgages, and groceries. This not only impacts their personal lives but can also affect military morale and readiness.
If this bill becomes law, it provides a crucial safety net, ensuring that those serving our country are not financially penalized by political disagreements in Washington. If it doesn't pass, military personnel, their civilian support, and contractors would once again face the risk of not being paid during a shutdown, potentially forcing them to take on debt, seek emergency assistance, or even consider leaving service, which could have long-term impacts on national security and military recruitment and retention.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Automatically provides funds for military pay and allowances during any government shutdown in fiscal year 2025.
Ensures active duty service members and their families do not face financial hardship due to political impasses.
PROVISION 02
Extends pay and allowances to civilian personnel of the Department of Defense (and Coast Guard) who support active duty military.
Guarantees that essential support staff for the military continue their critical work without interruption of pay.
PROVISION 03
Covers pay and allowances for contractors of the Department of Defense (and Coast Guard) providing support to the military.
Helps maintain the continuity of critical military operations and services provided by external partners.
PROVISION 04
The special appropriation automatically ends upon enactment of regular funding or by January 1, 2026.
Prevents this temporary measure from becoming a permanent workaround for budget processes.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 2
R· Alaska
YRS IN OFFICE
11
BILLS LED
72
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 0 REP 2 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAR 6
Introduced in Senate
MAR 6
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 876
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 6, 2025
Last actionMar 6, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 6, 2025
Senate BillS 876Armed Forces and National Security
Pay Our Military Act of 2025
INTRODUCED MAR 6, 2025· LAST ACTION MAR 6, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
2
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
