S-21 : Still Just a Bill

Pay Our Coast Guard Act

This bill provides continuing appropriations to the U.S. Coast Guard for any period during which interim or full-year appropriations for the Coast Guard are not in effect.

The appropriations are provided to the Coast Guard for

  • pay and allowances for members of the Coast Guard, civilian employees, and contractors;
  • the payment of a death gratuity, funeral travel, and the temporary continuation of the basic allowance for housing for dependents of members of the Coast Guard dying on active duty; and
  • retired pay.

The appropriations are provided until the enactment of specified Coast Guard appropriations legislation.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2019-01-04CalendarsRead the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 2. (text: CR S27)Senate
2019-01-03CalendarsIntroduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.Senate
2019-01-03IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

John Thune [R] (SD)
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Policy Area :

Transportation and Public Works
See Subjects
  • Appropriations
  • Cemeteries and funerals
  • Coast guard
  • Executive agency funding and structure
  • Military education and training
  • Military personnel and dependents
  • Transportation costs
  • Department of Homeland Security

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