S. 3079: Armed Forces Pay Act of 2025
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-10-30 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE] |
| Policy area | Armed Forces and National Security |
| Cosponsors | 20 |
| Latest action | 2025-10-30 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations. |
| Last updated | 2025-11-04 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-10-30):
Armed Forces Pay Act of 2025
This bill provides continuing appropriations to pay members of the Armed Forces and civilian employees of the Department of Defense (DOD) and intelligence agencies during any period in which interim or full-year appropriations for FY2026 are not in effect (i.e., a government shutdown).
Specifically, the bill provides continuing appropriations for the pay and allowances of (1) members of the Armed Forces, including reserve components, who perform active service or inactive-duty training during the period; and (2) civilian employees of DOD, the Coast Guard, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, and the Central Intelligence Agency.
The appropriations provided by the bill are available until the earlier of (1) the enactment into law of specified appropriations legislation, or (2) September 30, 2026.
The bill also specifies that the funds provided by this bill for intelligence or intelligence-related activities are deemed to be specifically authorized by the Congress during FY2026 until the enactment of the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026.
Cosponsors (20)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Charles E. Schumer | D NY (original cosponsor) 2025-10-30 |
| Patty Murray | D WA (original cosponsor) 2025-10-30 |
| Jack Reed | D RI (original cosponsor) 2025-10-30 |
| Brian Schatz | D HI (original cosponsor) 2025-10-30 |
| Jacky Rosen | D NV (original cosponsor) 2025-10-30 |
| Richard Blumenthal | D CT (original cosponsor) 2025-10-30 |
| Kirsten E. Gillibrand | D NY (original cosponsor) 2025-10-30 |
| Ron Wyden | D OR (original cosponsor) 2025-10-30 |
| Ben Ray Luján | D NM (original cosponsor) 2025-10-30 |
| Martin Heinrich | D NM (original cosponsor) 2025-10-30 |
| Peter Welch | D VT (original cosponsor) 2025-10-30 |
| Alex Padilla | D CA (original cosponsor) 2025-10-30 |
| Mark Kelly | D AZ (original cosponsor) 2025-10-30 |
| John W. Hickenlooper | D CO (original cosponsor) 2025-10-30 |
| Jeff Merkley | D OR (original cosponsor) 2025-10-30 |
| Michael F. Bennet | D CO (original cosponsor) 2025-10-30 |
| Jeanne Shaheen | D NH (original cosponsor) 2025-10-30 |
| Sheldon Whitehouse | D RI (original cosponsor) 2025-10-30 |
| Richard J. Durbin | D IL (original cosponsor) 2025-10-30 |
| Mazie K. Hirono | D HI (original cosponsor) 2025-10-30 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 3079 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is S. 3079?
S. 3079 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Armed Forces Pay Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 3079 are available on congress.gov.
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