Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
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
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 2137 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: 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. Primary sponsor: Patrick Kearney (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 7, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see H5370 (under House Rule 27).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
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.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Kearney | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Plymouth |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Accompanied a study order, see H5370 (under House Rule 27)
- Hearing scheduled for 05/13/2025 from 11:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-1
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Labor and Workforce Development