118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 5641Pay Our Troops Act

To make continuing appropriations for military pay in the event of a Government shutdown.

Armed forces and national security
Introduced Sep 21, 2023
Last action Sep 28, 2023
Pipeline · Bill → Law
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Introduced
Sep 21, 2023
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Referred
Sep 21, 2023
Appropriations
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Committee
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House floor
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Senate
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Resolve Changes
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Signed
SummaryCRS Summary

This bill provides continuing appropriations for military pay for any period during which interim or full-year appropriations for FY2024 are not in effect (i.e., a government shutdown). Specifically, the bill provides FY2024 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 employees and contractors of the Department of Defense (and the Department of Homeland Security in the case of the Coast Guard when the Coast Guard is not operating as a service in the Department of the Navy) who are providing support to such members of the Armed Forces. If a government shu...

Provisions · 2 sectionsIntroduced in House
Timeline · 3 actions
Sep 28, 2023
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
Sep 21, 2023
Introduced in House
Sep 21, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.