Pay Our Troops Act of 2025

This bill makes sure service members still get paid if there’s a federal government shutdown during fiscal year 2025. It also keeps pay going for certain civilian workers and contractors who support the military, including the Coast Guard under the Department of Homeland Security, as long as they’re determined to be supporting active-duty forces during the shutdown. These payments would continue until normal funding is passed or until January 1, 2026, whichever happens first.

Key points:

• Who is covered: Active-duty members of the Armed Forces (including reserves), certain civilian employees, and contractors supporting those forces; includes Coast Guard support under DHS.
• When it applies: Only during a government shutdown in FY2025, when regular or interim funding isn’t in place.
• When it ends: When new funding is enacted or by January 1, 2026, whichever comes first.