S. 3002: Pay Our Military Act of 2025 (119th Congress) Bill Summary

This bill, titled the Pay Our Military Act of 2025, is designed to ensure that military personnel and certain related civilian employees receive their pay and allowances in the event of a government shutdown. Specifically, the legislation outlines the following key points:

1. Appropriations for Military Pay

The bill authorizes funds for fiscal year 2026 that will be allocated to the following groups in the event that appropriations for that fiscal year are not enacted:

Members of the Armed Forces: This includes all active service members, along with reserve components.
Civilian Personnel: This covers civilian employees of the Department of Defense, and similarly, those working in the Department of Homeland Security for the Coast Guard, who are deemed necessary to support military operations.
Contractors: This includes contractors working with the Department of Defense and the Coast Guard who provide essential support to the military members.

2. Definition of Secretary Concerned

The bill defines the "Secretary concerned" as:

The Secretary of Defense for matters relating to the Department of Defense.
The Secretary of Homeland Security for matters related to the Coast Guard.

3. Termination of Appropriations

The provisions of the bill, including the appropriations, will remain in effect until one of the following occurs:

The law is enacted that includes appropriations for the purposes covered in the bill.
A regular or continuing appropriations resolution is enacted that does not provide for the same purposes.
The date January 1, 2027, is reached.

This legislation aims to protect the pay of service members and certain associated personnel during potential disruptions in government funding, ensuring that they continue to receive compensation even if other government operations are affected.