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No Pay Until Peace Act: Congress Members' Pay Reduced for Mass Shootings

This act aims to reduce the pay of Members of Congress if a mass shooting occurs in the United States during a given month. This is intended to pressure legislative action to prevent such events. For citizens, it means their representatives' salaries in Congress could be directly linked to public safety.
Key points
If a mass shooting (4 or more firearm fatalities) occurs in a given month, each Member of Congress's annual pay will be reduced by one month's worth of pay for each such month.
These provisions will take effect after the federal elections in November 2022.
For the 117th Congress (until November 2022), salaries will be temporarily held in an escrow account after a mass shooting and released at the end of the term to comply with constitutional rules.
The goal is to incentivize Congress to take action to prevent mass shootings.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_7883
Sponsor: Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5]
Process start date: 2022-05-27
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

No Pay Until Peace Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_7883.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-05-27.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • If a mass shooting (4 or more firearm fatalities) occurs in a given month, each Member of Congress's annual pay will be reduced by one month's worth of pay for each such month.
  • These provisions will take effect after the federal elections in November 2022.
  • For the 117th Congress (until November 2022), salaries will be temporarily held in an escrow account after a mass shooting and released at the end of the term to comply with constitutional rules.
  • The goal is to incentivize Congress to take action to prevent mass shootings.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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