House Bill 4966
115th Congress(2017-2018)
To make continuing appropriations for pay for certain training for members of the National Guard and of the reserve components of the Armed Forces in the event of a shutdown of the Federal Government, to prohibit the furlough of such members during such a shutdown, and for other purposes.
Introduced
Introduced in House on Feb 7, 2018
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
4966
Congress
115
Policy Area
Armed Forces and National Security
Armed Forces and National Security
Primary focus of measure is military operations and spending, facilities, procurement and weapons, personnel, intelligence; strategic materials; war and emergency powers; veterans’ issues. Measures concerning alliances and collective security, arms sales and military assistance, or arms control may fall under International Affairs policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
This bill makes continuing appropriations for FY2018 for any period during which a government shutdown is in effect for certain training for the National Guard and reserve components of the Armed Forces and for civilian personnel of the Department of Defense (DOD) (and the Department of Homeland Security in the case of the Coast Guard).
Military and DOD civilian personnel are exempt from any furlough order for any period during which a government shutdown is in effect.
February 7, 2018
02/08/2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
02/07/2018
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, 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.
02/07/2018
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:40:35 PM