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Urgent Call to Action: Congress Must Pay Our Coast Guard Now
The men and women of the United States Coast Guard serve tirelessly to safeguard our nation's maritime borders, protect our ports, conduct life-saving search-and-rescue operations, and intercept narcotics traffickers and human smugglers. These critical missions are essential to our national security and homeland defense—especially at a time when global threats place our country at one of the highest risk levels in decades.
Yet, due to an ongoing partial government shutdown and lapse in funding for the Department of Homeland Security (which began in mid-February 2026), Coast Guard servicemembers and their families face the unacceptable prospect of missing paychecks. This uncertainty creates severe financial hardship, even as these dedicated personnel continue performing their vital duties without interruption.
Paid or not, Coast Guard members remain professional and committed. They do not waver in their service to our country. It is time for Washington to stop the political games and ensure they receive the compensation they have earned.
The American Legion, representing 2.5 million members of the Legion Family nationwide—including our local Post 38 in Floresville—strongly supports immediate action. We echo National Commander Dan K. Wiley's call for Congress to end the shutdown and protect Coast Guard pay and entitlements. The Coast Guard remains uniquely vulnerable under DHS funding, unlike other military branches, a disparity highlighted in past shutdowns like 2019.
Congress should act swiftly to pass H.R. 5401 / S. 3030, the Pay Our Troops Act of 2026 (also referred to in some contexts as the Pay Our Military Act). This bipartisan legislation would provide continuing appropriations for military pay—including for the Coast Guard—during any lapse in funding, preventing future pay disruptions and reducing unnecessary strain on servicemembers and their families.
The repeated threat of shutdowns undermines morale, readiness, and financial stability for those who protect us. Now more than ever, Congress must feel the unified voice of America's veterans.
Members of The American Legion Family, including our Floresville community: Take action today!
Contact your two U.S. Senators and your House Representative immediately. Urge them to prioritize and pass H.R. 5401/S. 3030 to pay our Coast Guard without delay.
You can find your elected officials' contact information at https://www.votervoice.net/AmericanLegion/Campaigns/135442/Respond. Send a message, let your representatives know that veterans and patriots demand accountability and support for those who serve.
Together, our 2.5 million voices can make a difference. Let's ensure our Coast Guard heroes are paid now.
For more on national American Legion advocacy efforts, visit legion.org. Locally, stay connected with Post 38 events and veteran resources at https://txlegion38.org/. Thank you for your support—God bless our Coast Guard and all who serve.