H.R. 5401 Introduced Armed Forces and National Security

Pay Our Troops Act of 2026

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

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Kiggans, Jennifer A. [R-VA-2] Introduced September 16, 2025 Cosponsors 210 (128 R, 81 D, 1 I) Latest action September 16, 2025

Summary

Pay Our Troops Act of 2026
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 of (1) the enactment into law of specified appropriations legislation, or (2) January 1, 2027. 

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

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

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