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S 3079119th CongressIn Committee
Armed Forces Pay Act of 2025
Introduced: Oct 30, 2025
Sponsor: Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE] (D-Delaware)
Defense & National Security
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
This legislation provides continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2026 to ensure uninterrupted pay for all active-duty and reserve military personnel as well as civilian employees of the Department of Defense, Coast Guard, Office of the Director of National Intelligence, and Central Intelligence Agency during potential government shutdowns, with funding terminating upon enactment of regular appropriations or September 30, 2026.
Key Points
- 1Appropriates necessary funds for military pay and allowances including reserve components during government shutdown periods in fiscal year 2026 to maintain operational readiness
- 2Explicitly covers civilian employee compensation for critical national security agencies including DoD, Coast Guard, ODNI, and CIA to prevent mission disruption
- 3Funding remains available until enactment of regular appropriations for these purposes or September 30, 2026 whichever occurs first ensuring temporary continuity
Impact Areas
Active-duty and reserve military personnel across all service branchesCivilian workforce of defense and intelligence agencies including DoD and CIANational security operations during potential government funding gaps
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