119th Congress · introduced in the House · Sep 16, 2025
Pay Our Troops Act of 2026
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Latest action (Sep 16, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
View on Congress.govPolicy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Congressional Research Service summary, version: Introduced in House (Sep 16, 2025)
Pay Our Troops Act of 2026
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).
Specifically, the bill provides FY2026 continuing appropriations for the pay and allowances of (1) members of the Armed Forces, including reserve components, who perform active service during the period; and (2) civilian personnel and contractors of the Department of Defense (and the Department of Homeland Security in the case of the Coast Guard) who are providing support to such members of the Armed Forces.
If a government shutdown occurs, the bill provides the continuing appropriations until the earlier of (1) the enactment into law of specified appropriations legislation, or (2) January 1, 2027.
Includes amendment, cloture, and procedural votes. Each is labeled with its exact question; only a passage question is a vote to pass the bill.
No recorded roll calls on this bill in coverage.
Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY, (INC.) · lobbying firm or registrant: ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY, (INC.)
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Defense
$108,409
Spent on own lobbying
…mmended support for a CR to prevent a lapse in funding if necessary. H.R. 2033/ S. 1027 Military Spouse Hiring Act. Recommended Congress pass this legislation. H.R. 5401 / Pay Our Troops Act. Recommended Congress pass this legislation.
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA · lobbying firm or registrant: PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 19, 2026 · issue area: Defense
$105,716
Spent on own lobbying
…ective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 H.R. 4768, the Health Care Fairness for Military Families Act of 2025 H.R. 5401, the Pay Our Troops Act H.R. 5586, the TRICARE Transition Transparency Act H.R. 6400, the Rx ACCESS Act H.R. 7383, the Feed Our Veterans Act H.R. 7398, the Pas…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AIR FORCE SERGEANTS ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: AIR FORCE SERGEANTS ASSOCIATION
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Aug 7, 2026 · issue area: Defense
$30,000
Spent on own lobbying
Pay Our Troops Act (S. 3002 / H.R. 5401) Advocated for passage of legislation guaranteeing uninterrupted military pay during government shutdowns or continuing resolution periods. Communicated to com…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
FLEET RESERVE ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: FLEET RESERVE ASSOCIATION
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Aug 5, 2026 · issue area: Defense
$120,000
Spent on own lobbying
…Reserve Education, HR 2102/S. 1032 - Retiree Benefits, H.R. 2033 / S. 1027 - Military Spouse, S.596/H.R.1277 - Military Spouse,: S.2296 - NDAA, H.R.4016 - NDAA,H.R.5401 - Active duty pay, S.3654 - Housing,
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA · lobbying firm or registrant: PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 17, 2026 · issue area: Defense
$112,137
Spent on own lobbying
…ective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 H.R. 4768, the Health Care Fairness for Military Families Act of 2025 H.R. 5401, the Pay Our Troops Act H.R. 5586, the TRICARE Transition Transparency Act H.R. 6400, the Rx ACCESS Act H.R. 7383, the Feed Our Veterans Act H.R. 7398, the Pas…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY, (INC.) · lobbying firm or registrant: ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY, (INC.)
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 17, 2026 · issue area: Defense
$123,692
Spent on own lobbying
…mmended support for a CR to prevent a lapse in funding if necessary. H.R. 2033/ S. 1027 Military Spouse Hiring Act. Recommended Congress pass this legislation. H.R. 5401 / Pay Our Troops Act. Recommended Congress pass this legislation.
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
FLEET RESERVE ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: FLEET RESERVE ASSOCIATION
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · posted Apr 21, 2026 · issue area: Defense
$120,000
Spent on own lobbying
…Reserve Education, HR 2102/S. 1032 - Retiree Benefits, H.R. 2033 / S. 1027 - Military Spouse, S.596/H.R.1277 - Military Spouse,: S.2296 - NDAA, H.R.4016 - NDAA,H.R.5401 - Active duty pay.
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
MILITARY OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA · lobbying firm or registrant: MILITARY OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · posted Apr 21, 2026 · issue area: Defense
$481,639
Spent on own lobbying
…. 4768: Health Care Fairness for Military Families Act of 2025 H.R. 5035: Veteran and Spouse Licensing Flexibility Act of 2025 H.R. 5095: HOMEFRONT Act of 2025 H.R. 5401: Pay Our Troops Act of 2026 H.R. 5569: PILOT Act H.R. 6044: Pay Our Patriots Act H.R. 6045: COACH Act H.R. 6146: STAY Act H.R. 6383: Brandon Act Training and P…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY, (INC.) · lobbying firm or registrant: ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY, (INC.)
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · posted Apr 17, 2026 · issue area: Defense
$110,137
Spent on own lobbying
…the United States Army. Recommended Congress pass this legislation. H.R. 2033/ S. 1097 Military Spouse Hiring Act. Recommended Congress pass this legislation. H.R. 5401 / Pay Our Troops Act, Recommended Congress pass this legislation.
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA · lobbying firm or registrant: PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · posted Apr 13, 2026 · issue area: Defense
$108,181
Spent on own lobbying
…ective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 H.R. 4768, the Health Care Fairness for Military Families Act of 2025 H.R. 5401, the Pay Our Troops Act H.R. 5586, the TRICARE Transition Transparency Act H.R. 7383, the Feed Our Veterans Act H.R. 7398, the Passports for Purple Hearts and…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AIR FORCE SERGEANTS ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: AIR FORCE SERGEANTS ASSOCIATION
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · posted Mar 24, 2026 · issue area: Defense
$30,000
Spent on own lobbying
Pay Our Troops Act (S. 3002 / H.R. 5401) Advocated for passage of legislation guaranteeing uninterrupted military pay during government shutdowns or continuing resolution periods. Communicated to com…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
MILITARY OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA · lobbying firm or registrant: MILITARY OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA
2025 Q4 report (Oct 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025) · posted Jan 27, 2026 · issue area: Defense
$446,040
Spent on own lobbying
…. 4768: Health Care Fairness for Military Families Act of 2025 H.R. 5035: Veteran and Spouse Licensing Flexibility Act of 2025 H.R. 5095: HOMEFRONT Act of 2025 H.R. 5401: Pay Our Troops Act of 2026 H.R. 5586: TRICARE Transition Transparency Act of 2025 H.R. 5660: Pay Our Military Act H.R. 5953: Protect Military and Federal Empl…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
WOUNDED WARRIOR PROJECT · lobbying firm or registrant: WOUNDED WARRIOR PROJECT
2025 Q4 report (Oct 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025) · posted Jan 22, 2026 · issue area: Veterans
$20,000
Spent on own lobbying
…rans; H.R. 4795 and S. 2518 (Protecting Air Ambulance Services for Americans Act) to ensure access to emergency transportation for veterans in rural areas; and H.R. 5401 (Pay Our Troops Act) to continue paying Service members during government shutdowns.
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
FLEET RESERVE ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: FLEET RESERVE ASSOCIATION
2025 Q4 report (Oct 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025) · posted Jan 22, 2026 · issue area: Defense
$120,000
Spent on own lobbying
…Reserve Education, HR 2102/S. 1032 - Retiree Benefits, H.R. 2033 / S. 1027 - Military Spouse, S.596/H.R.1277 - Military Spouse,: S.2296 - NDAA, H.R.4016 - NDAA,H.R.5401 - Active duty pay.
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA · lobbying firm or registrant: PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA
2025 Q4 report (Oct 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025) · posted Jan 19, 2026 · issue area: Defense
$87,212
Spent on own lobbying
…fective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 H.R.4768, the Health Care Fairness for Military Families Act of 2025 H.R. 5401, the Pay Our Troops Act H.R. 5586, the TRICARE Transition Transparency Act H.R. 2102/S. 1032, the Major Richard Star Act S. 2296, the National Defense Authoriz…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY, (INC.) · lobbying firm or registrant: ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY, (INC.)
2025 Q4 report (Oct 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025) · posted Jan 15, 2026 · issue area: Defense
$100,320
Spent on own lobbying
…y of the United States Army. Recommend Congress pass this legislation. H.R. 2033/ S. 1097 Military Spouse Hiring Act. Recommend Congress pass this legislation. H.R. 5401 / Pay Our Troops Act, Recommend Congress pass this legislation.
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
MILITARY OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA · lobbying firm or registrant: MILITARY OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA
2025 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2025) · posted Oct 20, 2025 · issue area: Defense
$422,979
Spent on own lobbying
…program regarding treating pregnancy as a qualifying event for enrollment in TRICARE Select. H.R. 4768: Health Care Fairness for Military Families Act of 2025 H.R. 5401: Pay Our Troops Act of 2026 H.R. 5586: TRICARE Transition Transparency Act of 2025 S. 410: Love Lives On Act of 2025 S. 1027: Military Spouse Hiring Act S. 123…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA · lobbying firm or registrant: PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA
2025 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2025) · posted Oct 17, 2025 · issue area: Defense
$87,212
Spent on own lobbying
…fective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 H.R.4768, the Health Care Fairness for Military Families Act of 2025 H.R. 5401, the Pay Our Troops Act H.R. 5586, the TRICARE Transition Transparency Act S. 2296, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 House Draft, th…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
VOTEVETS ACTION FUND, INC. · lobbying firm or registrant: VOTEVETS ACTION FUND, INC.
2025 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2025) · posted Oct 16, 2025 · issue area: Budget/Appropriations
$40,000
Spent on own lobbying
Lobbied in support of H.R. 5401, Pay Our Troops Act of 2026
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
FLEET RESERVE ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: FLEET RESERVE ASSOCIATION
2025 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2025) · posted Oct 10, 2025 · issue area: Defense
$120,000
Spent on own lobbying
…Reserve Education, HR 2102/S. 1032 - Retiree Benefits, H.R. 2033 / S. 1027 - Military Spouse, S.596/H.R.1277 - Military Spouse,: S.2296 - NDAA, H.R.4016 - NDAA,H.R.5401 - Active duty pay.
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing