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119-hjres-129119th Congress

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit Members of Congress from receiving compensation for any period during which a Government shutdown is in effect.

Sponsored By: Representative Van Orden, Derrick [R-WI-3]

Introduced

Summary

Withhold pay from Members of Congress during government shutdowns. It would bar pay for any Representative or Senator during a "government shutdown," defined as a lapse in appropriations for any federal agency or department resulting from failure to enact a regular appropriations bill or a continuing resolution. Congress could pass laws to enforce the Article and the amendment would need ratification by three-fourths of state legislatures within seven years.

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No pay for Congress during shutdowns

Members of Congress would not get paid during any government shutdown. A shutdown would mean a lapse in funding for any federal agency or department because Congress did not pass a regular spending bill or a continuing resolution. Congress would be able to pass laws to enforce this ban. The change would take effect only if three-fourths of state legislatures ratify it within 7 years of submission.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Van Orden, Derrick [R-WI-3]

WI • R

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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