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Pay Our Troops Act of 2026

10/15/2025, 8:05 AM

Summary of Bill HR 5401

The bill "Making continuing appropriations for military pay in the event of a Government shutdown" (H.R. 5401) was introduced in the 119th Congress on September 16, 2025. The purpose of this bill appears to focus on ensuring that military personnel continue to receive their pay in the event of a government shutdown, likely by providing for the appropriation of funds for this specific purpose.

Congressional Summary of HR 5401

Pay Our Troops Act of 2026

This bill provides continuing appropriations for military pay for any period during which interim or full-year appropriations for FY2026 are not in effect (i.e., a government shutdown).

Specifically, the bill provides FY2026 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 when the Coast Guard is not operating as a service in the Department of the Navy) 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, 2027. 

Current Status of Bill HR 5401

Bill HR 5401 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 16, 2025. Bill HR 5401 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on September 16, 2025.  Bill HR 5401's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations. as of September 16, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5401

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1051
Democrat Cosponsors
296
Republican Cosponsors
755
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5401

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5401

Making continuing appropriations for military pay in the event of a Government shutdown.
Making continuing appropriations for military pay in the event of a Government shutdown.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 5401

Jennifer A. Kiggans
Jennifer A. Kiggans
VirginiaRepublican
Daniel Webster
Daniel Webster
FloridaRepublican
Robert J. Wittman
Robert J. Wittman
VirginiaRepublican
Derrick Van Orden
Derrick Van Orden
WisconsinRepublican

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