Pay Our Military Act

Pay Our Military Act
Long title	Making continuing appropriations for military pay in the event of a Government shutdown.
Announced in	the 113th United States Congress
Sponsored by	Rep. Mike Coffman (R-CO)
Number of co-sponsors	4
Codification
Agencies affected	Armed Forces of the United States, United States Coast Guard, Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security
Appropriations	an unlimited amount in fiscal year 2014
Legislative history
	Introduced in the House as H.R. 3210 by Mike Coffman (R–CO) on September 28, 2013; Passed the House on September 29, 2013 (Roll Call Vote 499: 423-0); Passed the Senate on September 30, 2013 (unanimous consent); Signed into law by President Barack Obama on September 30, 2013;

The Pay Our Military Act (H.R. 3210) is a United States federal law that appropriates funds for fiscal year 2014 to pay members of the United States Armed Forces in the event that the federal government shut down. The bill was signed into law on September 30, 2013, only hours before the government officially shut down.^[1]

The bill was interpreted by lawyers from the Defense and Justice departments to allow nearly all civilian Defense personnel to return to work as well, on the basis that they "contribute to the morale, well-being, capabilities and readiness of service members."^[2]

^ "Obama Signs Bill to Ensure Military Will Be Paid During Shutdown". The New York Times. September 30, 2013. Retrieved 1 October 2013.
^ Shanker, Thom (5 October 2013). "Hagel Recalls Most Defense Department Workers". The New York Times. Retrieved 5 October 2013.

[nytObama1-1] "Obama Signs Bill to Ensure Military Will Be Paid During Shutdown". The New York Times. September 30, 2013. Retrieved 1 October 2013.

[2] Shanker, Thom (5 October 2013). "Hagel Recalls Most Defense Department Workers". The New York Times. Retrieved 5 October 2013.

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