The primary purpose of this bill, titled the "Pay Our Military Act of 2024," is to ensure continued payment of salaries and allowances for members of the armed forces, as well as certain civilian personnel and contractors supporting them, in the event of a government shutdown when appropriations lapse. Key provisions include appropriating necessary funds from the Treasury to cover military pay and allowances, as well as pay for supporting civilian personnel and contractors determined by the Secretaries concerned. The bill would have significant implications for maintaining operational readiness and mitigating financial hardship for military members and supporting staff during a funding gap. The specific groups affected are active-duty military personnel, reserve components, and certain civilian employees and contractors deemed essential for supporting military operations.
The primary purpose of this bill, titled the "Pay Our Military Act of 2024," is to ensure continued payment of salaries and allowances for members of the armed forces, as well as certain civilian personnel and contractors supporting them, in the event of a government shutdown when appropriations lapse. Key provisions include appropriating necessary funds from the Treasury to cover military pay and allowances, as well as pay for supporting civilian personnel and contractors determined by the Secretaries concerned. The bill would have significant implications for maintaining operational readiness and mitigating financial hardship for military members and supporting staff during a funding gap. The specific groups affected are active-duty military personnel, reserve components, and certain civilian employees and contractors deemed essential for supporting military operations.