H.R. 5660 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
Pay Our Military Act
H.R. 5660 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) was introduced on Sep 30, 2025, sponsored by Emilia Strong Sykes with 49 co-sponsors.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Sep 30, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 49
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
Pay Our Military Act This bill provides continuing appropriations for military pay for any period during which interim or full-year appropriations for FY2026 are not in effect (i.e., a government shutdown).
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Emilia Strong Sykes (D-OH). Co-sponsors: 48 Democrats, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 30, 2025
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations. (Sep 30, 2025)
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Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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Capitol Receipts, “H.R. 5660 (119th Congress): Pay Our Military Act,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/119-hr-5660/pay-our-military-act (accessed 2026-10-17).