HB161
Type: B Origin: House Comments: 0

Prioritizing Troops Over Tax Collectors Act Of 2023

Latest Action: Introduced in House

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The "Prioritizing Troops Over Tax Collectors Act of 2023" is a federal bill that aims to ensure that military service members receive their pay and benefits on time, even in the event of a government shutdown. The main provisions of the bill include prioritizing funding for the Department of Defense during a government shutdown to guarantee that troops are paid without interruption. This legislation seeks to alleviate financial burdens on military personnel and their families caused by delays in pay due to political disagreements leading to government shutdowns. By placing the well-being of service members above other budgetary considerations during such periods, this bill aims to provide stability and support to those serving in the armed forces.

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  • 2023-01-09: Introduced in House

  • 2023-01-09: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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