Proposed
Bill · 119th Congress · HR 518
Troops Before Politicians Act
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Introduced 2025-01-16Topic: governance ethicsSummary
Summary by the Congressional Research ServiceTroops 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.
Sponsors
- Nick LaLota Republican sponsor
- 0 cosponsors
Action history
| Date | Chamber | Action | Status effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-16 | House | Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. | refer |
| 2025-01-16 | Introduced in House | introduce | |
| 2025-01-16 | Introduced in House | introduce |