Troops Before Politicians Act

Latest action Jan 16, 2025

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.

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House Committee on House Administration · U.S. House of Representatives

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Jan 16, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in House
U.S. House of Representatives
Jan 16, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in U.S. House
U.S. House
Jan 16, 2025
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Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
U.S. House of Representatives

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