Guaranteeing Military Pay and Support Staff Wages During Government Shutdowns.
This law ensures that active military members, including reservists, along with essential civilian staff and contractors supporting them, will receive their pay and allowances during any potential federal government shutdown in Fiscal Year 2025. This measure provides financial security for military families and guarantees the continuity of critical defense operations regardless of budget disputes.
Key points
Ensures continuous pay for all active service members and reservists if regular appropriations lapse.
Funding also covers salaries for essential civilian personnel of the Department of Defense and the Coast Guard providing military support.
The appropriations are temporary, lasting until January 1, 2026, or until a regular budget is enacted.
Status:
Expired
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