Federal workers, some contractors, and active-duty troops would keep getting paid during a shutdown. The Treasury would automatically cover normal pay and benefits until Congress funds the agency again.
Modern Action shows what the legislation would change, helps you choose whether to support, oppose, or ask for changes, and drafts a message tied to the bill, your stance, and the elected officials who can act on it.
Pay the People Act is a Senate bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Latest action on S. 3066: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects people whose pay depends on federal funding during a shutdown. Federal employees, some federal contractors, and active-duty military members would be the most directly affected. Agencies would also have to track the automatic pay costs and charge them to later funding bills. Communities with many federal workers or military families could feel less economic stress during a shutdown.
Why this matters: Shutdowns can delay pay for people who rely on federal or military checks. This bill would keep that pay flowing for covered workers and service members. That could reduce stress on families and local economies. It could also change shutdown politics because missed paychecks would create less immediate pressure.
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Officially: Pay the People Act
Federal workers, some contractors, and active-duty troops would keep getting paid during a shutdown. The Treasury would automatically cover normal pay and benefits until Congress funds the agency again.
Use this page to support, oppose, or ask Congress to amend S3066. Modern Action shows what the bill would change, helps identify the right senators or representative, and drafts a bill-specific message you can edit and send.
Where it stands
Sitting in Appropriations
No vote scheduled. Constituent contact is what moves bills out of committee.
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Where this bill is in the process
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
Senate Committee
Under Senate committee consideration
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations. (10/28/2025)
Senate Floor Vote
Voted on by Senate
Passed Senate
Approved by Senate
House Review
Sent to House for consideration
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
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This page gives you an opportunity to support, oppose, or ask for changes to Pay the People Act, then contact the elected officials who can act. Modern Action drafts the message from your position and the reasons you select.
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