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No Pay for Congress During Government Shutdowns

A proposed amendment to the U.S. Constitution aims to stop payments to Members of Congress during federal government shutdowns caused by a failure to pass appropriations bills. This means if Congress fails to agree on funding, its members will not be paid, potentially increasing pressure to resolve impasses quickly and restore government services, impacting public stability.
Key points
Members of Congress will not receive pay during a government shutdown.
A government shutdown occurs when federal agencies lack funding due to a failure to enact appropriations.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HJRES_93
Sponsor: Rep. Norman, Ralph [R-SC-5]
Process start date: 2023-09-27