S. 876: Pay Our Military 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 | 2025-03-06 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK] |
| Policy area | Armed Forces and National Security |
| Cosponsors | 2 |
| Latest action | 2025-03-06 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. |
| Last updated | 2025-12-05 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-03-06):
Pay Our Military Act of 2025
This bill provides continuing appropriations for military pay for any period during which interim or full-year appropriations for FY2025 are not in effect (i.e., a government shutdown).
Specifically, the bill provides FY2025 continuing appropriations for the pay and allowances of (1) members of the Armed Forces, including reserve components, who perform active service during the period; and (2) civilian personnel and contractors of the Department of Defense (and the Department of Homeland Security in the case of the Coast Guard) who are providing support to such members of the Armed Forces.
If a government shutdown occurs, the bill provides the continuing appropriations until the earlier of (1) the enactment into law of specified appropriations legislation, or (2) January 1, 2026.
Cosponsors (2)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Lisa Murkowski | R AK 2025-03-11 |
| Ted Cruz | R TX 2025-03-13 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 876 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 876?
S. 876 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Pay Our Military Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 876 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).