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Standard Summary
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The Pay Our Coast Guard Act ensures Coast Guard personnel continue receiving pay and benefits during government shutdowns when other military branches are funded.
Key Points
- 1Provides automatic appropriations for Coast Guard pay during funding lapses
- 2Covers military members, civilian employees, and contract employees
- 3Includes death gratuities, funeral benefits, and housing allowances
- 4Triggers when Coast Guard funding lapses but Defense Department is funded
- 5Charges expenditures to future appropriations
- 6Exempts from normal apportionment requirements
Impact Areas
Coast Guard personnel and familiesDepartment of Homeland SecurityFederal budget and appropriations processMilitary pay equityGovernment shutdown impacts
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