Please support the Pay Our Troops Act, vital legislation to ensure that members of the Armed Services are paid in the event of a government shutdown. Without this protection, servicemembers on active and reserve duty, as well as the Coast Guard, Department of Defense civilian employees, and contractors designated as supporting the Armed Forces, risk going without a paycheck, even while continuing to perform their duties. This creates unnecessary financial strain for military families and undermines recruitment, retention, and overall readiness. The Pay Our Troops Act directs unappropriated Treasury funds to guarantee pay until Congress passes a funding bill, preventing servicemembers from being used as bargaining chips in political disputes.

By supporting this bill, you can ensure that the men and women who put their lives on the line to defend our nation never face the injustice of working without pay. Your action will make a direct and meaningful impact on military readiness, national security, and the well-being of those who serve.