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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
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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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