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This bill, known as the "Pay Our Patriots Act," aims to ensure that members of the Armed Forces and certain essential Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) employees continue to receive their pay and allowances during a government funding lapse (commonly known as a government shutdown). The bill provides automatic appropriations from the U.S. Treasury to cover the pay and allowances of these workers at their current rates, starting from the beginning of the funding gap and continuing until either a new appropriations bill is passed or the fiscal year ends. Specifically, the bill covers active-duty military personnel, reserve components, and critical FAA staff like air traffic controllers, safety inspectors, and operational support technicians. The legislation mandates that the Secretaries of Defense, Homeland Security, and Transportation continue to process payments as if normal funding were in place, and specifies that these emergency funds are immediately available and not subject to budget reductions. The bill defines "covered pay and allowances" broadly to include regular pay, statutory bonuses, and retired pay, providing comprehensive financial protection for these essential workers during potential government funding interruptions.

Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/6044/all-info