HR 518
119th Congress
House
In Committee
Troops Before Politicians Act
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. · Jan 16, 2025
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Legislative Summary
Troops Before Politicians Act This bill withholds the pay of Members of Congress if active service members of the Armed Forces are not receiving pay, including as a result of a lapse in appropriations (i.e., a government shutdown). The withheld pay of Members must be deposited into an escrow account and released when the military lapse in pay ends.
Source: Congressional Research Service (CRS).
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