H.R. 518 · 119th Congress
Troops Before Politicians Act
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Bill details
Introduced: 1/16/2025
Current status: In committee
Introduced by: Nick LaLota (R · NY-01)
Bill ID: 119hr518
Latest official action: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
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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.
Source: BILLSUM · Summary date: 1/16/2025
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