H 2137
An Act providing for payment by the Commonwealth of wages for members of the United States Coast Guard during the shut-down, so-called, of the United States Government
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Bill overview
This bill proposes that the Commonwealth of Massachusetts pay the wages of members of the United States Coast Guard who are residents of the state during a federal government shutdown. It aims to provide financial support to these service members when their federal salaries are not being paid. The bill was introduced by Representative Kearney and has been referred to the Labor and Workforce Development committee.
Key provisions
- Provides for Commonwealth payment of wages to Massachusetts-resident Coast Guard members.
- Addresses financial hardship during federal government shutdowns.
- Targets Coast Guard members residing in the Commonwealth.
- Introduced by Representative Patrick Kearney.
- Referenced to the Labor and Workforce Development committee.
Who is affected
- Members of the United States Coast Guard
- Residents of Massachusetts
- Massachusetts taxpayers
Notable changes
- Addresses a specific financial hardship caused by federal government shutdowns.
- Represents a local effort to support military personnel.
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Primary sponsor
Patrick Joseph Kearney
Cosponsor
Patrick Joseph Kearney
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Bill H.2137 194th (Current)
An Act providing for payment by the Commonwealth of wages for members of the United States Coast Guard during the shut-down, so-called, of the United States Government
By Representative Kearney of Scituate, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2137) of Patrick Joseph Kearney that the salaries of members of the United States Coast Guard who are residents of the Commonwealth be paid by the Commonwealth during the so-called federal government shut-down. Labor and Workforce Development.
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Presenter: Patrick Joseph Kearney
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Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.2137
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Labor and Workforce Development |
| House | Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order | |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 5/7/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 05/13/2025 from 11:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-1 |
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