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US HB1973
Bill
Status
3/10/2025
Primary Sponsor
Eugene Vindman
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AI Summary
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Reduces Members of Congress annual pay by one day's worth for each 24-hour period the public debt limit is reached or a government shutdown is in effect
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During the 119th Congress (until November 2026 election), withheld pay is held in escrow and released at the end of the Congress to comply with the 27th Amendment prohibition on varying congressional compensation mid-term
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After November 2026, pay reductions take effect immediately as permanent deductions from annual salary
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Defines government shutdown as any lapse in appropriations for a federal agency due to failure to enact an appropriations bill or continuing resolution
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Requires the Secretary of the Treasury to assist House and Senate payroll administrators in implementing the pay withholding provisions
Legislative Description
No Pay for Congress During Default or Shutdown Act
Congress
Last Action
Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
3/10/2025