119th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 5401Pay Our Troops Act of 2026

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

Armed forces and national security
Introduced Sep 16, 2025
Last action Sep 16, 2025
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Sep 16, 2025
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SummaryCRS Summary

This bill provides continuing appropriations for military pay for any period during which interim or full-year appropriations for FY2026 are not in effect (i.e., a government shutdown). Specifically, the bill provides FY2026 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 personnel and contractors of the Department of Defense (and the Department of Homeland Security in the case of the Coast Guard) who are providing support to such members of the Armed Forces. If a government shutdown occurs, the bill provides the continuing appropriations until the earlier o...

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Sep 16, 2025
Introduced in House
Sep 16, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.