HR 518 · 119th Congress — Troops Before Politicians Act
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…
- Congress
- 119
- Bill
- HR 518
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- 2025-01-16
- Latest action date
- 2025-01-16
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. Right now, the latest action is: Sent to the House House Administration Committee. The listed sponsor is Rep. LaLota, Nick [R-NY-1] [R].
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Latest action
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Sponsors
- Rep. LaLota, Nick [R-NY-1]
Republican · New York · House District 1 · Republican