Pay Our Patriots Act

This bill would automatically provide money to pay members of the Armed Forces, including reserve members on active service, and certain Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) civilian employees during a government funding lapse. The covered FAA employees are those the FAA Administrator decides are doing work essential to the safe operation of the national airspace system, such as air traffic controllers and safety inspectors. Pay and benefits would continue at the rate in effect before the lapse began. The funding would last until regular funding is passed or the fiscal year ends, whichever comes first, and it could not be reduced or sequestered.

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Sponsors

• Brian J. Mast Republican sponsor
• 2 cosponsors