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Guaranteeing Pay for Military and Intelligence Staff During Government Shutdown 2026

This law ensures continuous pay and allowances for all U.S. Armed Forces members and essential civilian employees of intelligence agencies (CIA, DoD, Coast Guard) if the government shuts down in Fiscal Year 2026. This measure protects military families and intelligence personnel from losing income due to federal funding lapses. The funds are available until a full budget is passed or until September 30, 2026.
Key points
Financial Protection: Guarantees that service members (including reservists) and key intelligence staff receive regular pay even during a government funding lapse.
FY 2026 Focus: These funds are specifically allocated to cover payroll costs during any period in Fiscal Year 2026 when regular appropriations are not in effect.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_3079
Sponsor: Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]
Process start date: 2025-10-30
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Armed Forces Pay Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_3079.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-10-30.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Financial Protection: Guarantees that service members (including reservists) and key intelligence staff receive regular pay even during a government funding lapse.
  • FY 2026 Focus: These funds are specifically allocated to cover payroll costs during any period in Fiscal Year 2026 when regular appropriations are not in effect.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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 Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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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