Troops Before Politicians Act

Sponsored byRep. LaLota, Nick [R-NY-1]NY· Introduced 16 January 2025

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Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

16 January 2025·1 year ago

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Introduced in House · Updated 11 March 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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Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
16 January 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
16 January 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
16 January 2025 · IntroReferral

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Rep. LaLota, Nick [R-NY-1]NY

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Congress

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House of RepresentativesMembers of CongressMilitary personnel and dependentsWages and earnings

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