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Pay Our Coast Guard Parity Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-1542| House 
| Updated: 2/24/2025
Hillary J. Scholten

Hillary J. Scholten

Democratic Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (64)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)Chris Pappas (Democratic)Kelly Morrison (Democratic)Marc A. Veasey (Democratic)Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (Democratic)Shomari Figures (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Raul Ruiz (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)Greg Landsman (Democratic)Kristen McDonald Rivet (Democratic)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Juan Vargas (Democratic)Troy A. Carter (Democratic)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Scott H. Peters (Democratic)Andrea Salinas (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Vicente Gonzalez (Democratic)Jake Auchincloss (Democratic)Derek Tran (Democratic)Don Bacon (Republican)Nikki Budzinski (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Glenn Ivey (Democratic)Nancy Mace (Republican)Sara Jacobs (Democratic)Marilyn Strickland (Democratic)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)Brittany Pettersen (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Val T. Hoyle (Democratic)Mary Gay Scanlon (Democratic)Nicholas J. Begich (Republican)Timothy M. Kennedy (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Scott DesJarlais (Republican)Eric Sorensen (Democratic)Adam Smith (Democratic)James C. Moylan (Republican)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Seth Magaziner (Democratic)Sarah McBride (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Tom Barrett (Republican)Jared Moskowitz (Democratic)Emily Randall (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Ryan Mackenzie (Republican)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, titled the "Pay Our Coast Guard Parity Act of 2025," establishes a mechanism to ensure that Coast Guard personnel continue to receive pay and benefits during certain government funding lapses. It aims to provide equitable treatment for Coast Guard members, recognizing their status as a military service, even when their specific appropriations have expired but those for the Department of Defense have not. The legislation amends title 14 of the U.S. Code to automatically appropriate funds for military members, qualified civilian employees, and qualified contract employees of the Coast Guard during a "Coast Guard-specific funding lapse." This lapse occurs when the Coast Guard lacks an enacted appropriation, but the Department of Defense has one in place. The bill also covers essential benefits such as death gratuities, funeral travel, and temporary housing allowances for dependents. These appropriations are temporary, ceasing upon the enactment of a new Coast Guard appropriation, the termination of Department of Defense appropriations, or after two weeks, whichever comes first. Expenditures made under this provision will be charged against future appropriations, ensuring that critical Coast Guard operations and personnel are not immediately impacted by funding delays.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-5274
Pay Our Coast Guard Act of 2020

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-367
Pay Our Coast Guard Parity Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-350
Pay Our Coast Guard Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-2693
Pay Our Coast Guard Parity Act of 2023
Feb 24, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 24, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Feb 24, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Feb 27, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-802
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-5274
    Pay Our Coast Guard Act of 2020


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-367
    Pay Our Coast Guard Parity Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-350
    Pay Our Coast Guard Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-2693
    Pay Our Coast Guard Parity Act of 2023


  • February 24, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 24, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.


  • February 24, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • February 27, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-802
    Introduced in Senate

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • S 119-802: Pay Our Coast Guard Act

Pay Our Coast Guard Parity Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-1542| House 
| Updated: 2/24/2025
This bill, titled the "Pay Our Coast Guard Parity Act of 2025," establishes a mechanism to ensure that Coast Guard personnel continue to receive pay and benefits during certain government funding lapses. It aims to provide equitable treatment for Coast Guard members, recognizing their status as a military service, even when their specific appropriations have expired but those for the Department of Defense have not. The legislation amends title 14 of the U.S. Code to automatically appropriate funds for military members, qualified civilian employees, and qualified contract employees of the Coast Guard during a "Coast Guard-specific funding lapse." This lapse occurs when the Coast Guard lacks an enacted appropriation, but the Department of Defense has one in place. The bill also covers essential benefits such as death gratuities, funeral travel, and temporary housing allowances for dependents. These appropriations are temporary, ceasing upon the enactment of a new Coast Guard appropriation, the termination of Department of Defense appropriations, or after two weeks, whichever comes first. Expenditures made under this provision will be charged against future appropriations, ensuring that critical Coast Guard operations and personnel are not immediately impacted by funding delays.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-5274
Pay Our Coast Guard Act of 2020

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-367
Pay Our Coast Guard Parity Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-350
Pay Our Coast Guard Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-2693
Pay Our Coast Guard Parity Act of 2023
Feb 24, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 24, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
Feb 24, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Feb 27, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-802
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-5274
    Pay Our Coast Guard Act of 2020


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-367
    Pay Our Coast Guard Parity Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-350
    Pay Our Coast Guard Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-2693
    Pay Our Coast Guard Parity Act of 2023


  • February 24, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 24, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.


  • February 24, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.


  • February 27, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-802
    Introduced in Senate
Hillary J. Scholten

Hillary J. Scholten

Democratic Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (64)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)Chris Pappas (Democratic)Kelly Morrison (Democratic)Marc A. Veasey (Democratic)Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (Democratic)Shomari Figures (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Raul Ruiz (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)Greg Landsman (Democratic)Kristen McDonald Rivet (Democratic)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Juan Vargas (Democratic)Troy A. Carter (Democratic)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Scott H. Peters (Democratic)Andrea Salinas (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Vicente Gonzalez (Democratic)Jake Auchincloss (Democratic)Derek Tran (Democratic)Don Bacon (Republican)Nikki Budzinski (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Glenn Ivey (Democratic)Nancy Mace (Republican)Sara Jacobs (Democratic)Marilyn Strickland (Democratic)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)Brittany Pettersen (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Val T. Hoyle (Democratic)Mary Gay Scanlon (Democratic)Nicholas J. Begich (Republican)Timothy M. Kennedy (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Scott DesJarlais (Republican)Eric Sorensen (Democratic)Adam Smith (Democratic)James C. Moylan (Republican)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Seth Magaziner (Democratic)Sarah McBride (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Tom Barrett (Republican)Jared Moskowitz (Democratic)Emily Randall (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Ryan Mackenzie (Republican)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)

Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee

Transportation and Public Works

Related Bills

  • S 119-802: Pay Our Coast Guard Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted