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No Pay for Congress During Government Shutdowns

This bill aims to withhold pay for Members of Congress and restrict government employee travel during periods when the government operates on temporary funding (continuing resolutions) or during a government shutdown. This is intended to increase accountability for financial stability, impacting politicians' personal finances and daily government operations.
Key points
Withholding Congressional Pay: If the government operates on temporary funding or shuts down, Members of Congress will have their pay withheld or reduced.
Travel Restrictions: During these periods, official travel for Members of Congress and executive agency employees will be prohibited, with exceptions for travel to Washington D.C. for Members and emergencies (national security threats, disasters) for agency employees.
Bill's Purpose: This aims to incentivize Congress to pass full budgets more quickly, avoiding financial instability and government shutdowns, which indirectly affects the stability of public services for citizens.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_9031
Sponsor: Rep. Norman, Ralph [R-SC-5]
Process start date: 2022-09-29
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

No Pay for Congressional Recklessness Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_9031.

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 2022-09-29.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Withholding Congressional Pay: If the government operates on temporary funding or shuts down, Members of Congress will have their pay withheld or reduced.
  • Travel Restrictions: During these periods, official travel for Members of Congress and executive agency employees will be prohibited, with exceptions for travel to Washington D.C. for Members and emergencies (national security threats, disasters) for agency employees.
  • Bill's Purpose: This aims to incentivize Congress to pass full budgets more quickly, avoiding financial instability and government shutdowns, which indirectly affects the stability of public services for citizens.
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. Norman, Ralph [R-SC-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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