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Troops Before Politicians Act

HR 518 · In committee · last action January 16, 2025

<p><strong>Troops Before Politicians Act</strong></p><p>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.</p>

Sponsor

Nick LaLota (R-NY)

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Official summary

<p><strong>Troops Before Politicians Act</strong></p><p>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.</p>