H.R. 1542 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
Pay Our Coast Guard Parity Act of 2025
H.R. 1542 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) was introduced on Feb 24, 2025, sponsored by Hillary J. Scholten with 67 co-sponsors.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 24, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 67
- Policy area
- Transportation and Public Works
What it does
Pay Our Coast Guard Parity Act of 2025 This bill provides continuing appropriations to the Coast Guard for pay and benefits when there is a Coast Guard-specific funding lapse. Under the bill, a Coast Guard-specific funding lapse occurs when (1) a bill providing appropriations for the Coast Guard for a fiscal year has not been enacted before the beginning of that fiscal year, and no joint resolution providing continuing approp…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Hillary J. Scholten (D-MI). Co-sponsors: 57 Democrats, 10 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 24, 2025
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation. (Feb 24, 2025)
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Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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