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S 3066119th CongressIn Committee
Pay the People Act
Introduced: Oct 28, 2025
Sponsor: Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA] (R-Louisiana)
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
Provides automatic appropriations to ensure federal employee pay during government shutdowns.
Key Points
- 1Appropriates funds for federal employee pay and allowances during funding gaps
- 2Covers executive, legislative and judicial branch employees
- 3Includes contractors and active duty military personnel
- 4Funds remain available until regular appropriations are enacted
- 5Prohibits obligation during continuing resolutions
- 6Charges expenditures to subsequent regular appropriations
Impact Areas
Federal government employees and contractorsMilitary personnel and their familiesFederal budget and appropriations processGovernment shutdown preparedness
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