H.R. 518: Troops Before Politicians Act

H.R. 518 is a federal bill in the 119th Congress. Currently, Members of Congress continue to receive their pay even if a lapse in government funding, often called a government shutdown, prevents active duty military personnel from being paid. This bill changes that by requiring that the pay of Members of… See its sponsors, how members voted, and a plain-English breakdown on PolityLens.