Bill

Bill > HR374


US HR374

Always Ready Act of 2019


summary

Introduced
01/09/2019
In Committee
01/09/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

To make continuing appropriations for Coast Guard pay in the event that appropriations for Coast Guard pay in fiscal year 2019 expire and a new appropriations Act has not been enacted. This bill provides FY2019 continuing appropriations to the U.S. Coast Guard for any period during which interim or full-year appropriations for the Coast Guard are not in effect. The appropriations are provided to the Coast Guard for pay and allowances for members of the Coast Guard, civilian employees, and contractors; the payment of a death gratuity, funeral travel, and the temporary continuation of the basic allowance for housing for dependents of members of the Coast Guard dying on active duty; and retired pay. The appropriations are provided until the earlier of the enactment of specified Coast Guard appropriations legislation or October 1, 2019.

AI Summary

This bill, called the Always Ready Act of 2019, provides continuing appropriations for the U.S. Coast Guard in the event that appropriations for Coast Guard pay in fiscal year 2019 expire and a new appropriations Act has not been enacted. The bill appropriates funds to continue paying Coast Guard members, civilian employees, and contractors, as well as cover death gratuities, funeral travel, and temporary continuation of housing allowances for dependents of Coast Guard members who die on active duty. The appropriations will remain in effect until the earlier of the enactment of specified Coast Guard appropriations legislation or October 1, 2019.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations. (on 01/09/2019)

bill text


bill summary

Loading...

bill summary

Loading...
Loading...