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US HB518

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/16/2025

Primary Sponsor

Nick LaLota

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Origin

House of Representatives

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Withholds pay for Members of Congress during any period when Armed Forces members (including reserve components) are not receiving their pay due to a lapse in appropriations
  • Requires payroll administrators to deposit withheld congressional salaries into an escrow account until the military pay lapse terminates
  • Releases escrowed funds to Members of Congress as soon as practicable after military personnel resume receiving pay
  • Includes a special rule for the 119th Congress requiring release of any remaining escrowed amounts by the last day of that Congress to comply with the 27th Amendment
  • Designates the Chief Administrative Officer (House) and Secretary of the Senate (Senate) as responsible payroll administrators, with Treasury Department assistance

Legislative Description

Troops Before Politicians Act

Congress

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

1/16/2025

Committee Referrals

Administration1/16/2025

Full Bill Text

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