Always Ready Act of 2019

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.