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Proposal:Always Ready Act of 2019

This proposal is archived and closed to further debate. It was introduced in the 116th Congress, which has concluded, and the bill was not enacted into law.
Geographic Scope
National

Description

Always Ready Act of 2019

This bill provides FY2019 continuing appropriations to the U.S. Coast Guard for any period during which interim or full-year appropriations for the Coast Guard are not in effect.

The appropriations are provided to the Coast Guard for

  • pay and allowances for members of the Coast Guard, civilian employees, and contractors;
  • the payment of a death gratuity, funeral travel, and the temporary continuation of the basic allowance for housing for dependents of members of the Coast Guard dying on active duty; and
  • retired pay.

The appropriations are provided until the earlier of the enactment of specified Coast Guard appropriations legislation or October 1, 2019.

Bill Title

Always Ready Act of 2019

Linked Goals

Steps

  • 2019-01-09: Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
  • 2019-01-09: Introduced in House
  • 2019-01-09: Introduced in House

Projected Outcome

A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.