Armed Services Always Paid Act Introduced in Congress

WASHINGTON (AP/STAFF) — Tyler Congressman Louie Gohmert has introduced the Armed Services Always Paid (ASAP) Act. This ensures that members of the United States Military get their paycheck on time in the event that Congress cannot pass a budget. According to Gohmert, “If Congress cannot pass an appropriation, it’s not right for these valiant warriors and their families to suffer through a late paycheck.” Gohmert says in a news release on his website, “In 2013, the Pay our Military Act was signed into law. That act, which allowed members of the armed forces to receive full pay and benefits during the shutdown, was passed unanimously by the House and Senate. However, the 2013 bill only exempted military pay for Fiscal Year 2014, not for any future years. We have the responsibility to provide complete certainty to the men, women, and families who sacrifice so much for our freedom every day.”