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Higher military pay funded by IRS, with hiring freeze.

This act aims to increase the minimum pay for active duty military members to at least $31,200 annually. Funds for this increase will be transferred from unobligated Internal Revenue Service (IRS) balances. Additionally, the IRS will face a hiring freeze until these military pay increases are implemented.
Key points
Minimum pay for active duty military members will increase to at least $31,200 per year.
Funds for military pay raises will come from unspent IRS money.
The IRS will be unable to hire new employees until military pay increases are implemented.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_9131
Sponsor: Rep. Garcia, Mike [R-CA-25]
Process start date: 2022-10-04
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Prioritizing Troops Over Tax Collectors Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_9131.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-10-04.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Minimum pay for active duty military members will increase to at least $31,200 per year.
  • Funds for military pay raises will come from unspent IRS money.
  • The IRS will be unable to hire new employees until military pay increases are implemented.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Garcia, Mike [R-CA-25].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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