The Troops Before Politicians Act would automatically withhold the salaries of Members of Congress whenever active-duty military members, including reservists, fail to receive their paychecks due to a government funding lapse. If military personnel are not paid because of an appropriations gap, all congressional members' salaries would be held in escrow accounts until the military pay issue is resolved. Once military personnel receive their back pay, the withheld congressional salaries would be released to members. The bill includes a special provision for the current 118th Congress to release any remaining escrow funds by the end of the congressional session to comply with constitutional compensation rules. This legislation affects members of both the House and Senate and relies on the Treasury Department to assist in administering the escrow accounts.
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