The bill would provide temporary funding for pay and certain benefits during a Coast Guard-specific funding lapse. This applies when Coast Guard appropriations are not enacted on time, while Department of Defense appropriations or continuing funding are in place. Funding would cover Coast Guard members on active service or training, certain civilian and contract employees, and specified death-related payments and housing support for dependents. The funding would end when one of the conditions listed in the bill occurs, including enactment of relevant appropriations or the end of Defense Department funding.
Eligible Coast Guard members, civilian employees, and contract employees could continue to receive pay and benefits during a qualifying funding lapse. Eligibility for civilian and contract employees would depend on the Commandant’s determination under criteria in the bill.
The bill provides sums necessary for the listed payments but does not state a total amount. Spending would be charged to the applicable appropriation, fund, or authorization when enacted into law.
The bill's findings state that Coast Guard members should receive treatment equitable to other Armed Forces members regarding pay and benefits.
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