This bill ensures that if military members are not paid, Congress members will also not receive their salaries. It highlights the importance of supporting military personnel during financial difficulties.
Troops Before Politicians Act This bill withholds the pay of Members of Congress if active service members of the Armed Forces are not receiving pay, including as a result of a lapse in appropriations (i. e., a government shutdown). The withheld pay of Members must be deposited into an escrow account and released when the military lapse in pay ends.
