Sec. 3. Priority payments if the debt ceiling is reached for defense and Federal law enforcement
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In the event that the total public debt reaches the public debt limit, as established under section 3101 of title 31, United States Code, the following payments on obligations incurred by the Government of the United States shall be made: The pay and allowances of members of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard, including reserve components thereof, who perform active service. The pay and allowances of critical law enforcement officers who are employed by Federal agencies.