No Work, No Pay: Fines for Congress Members During Government Shutdowns
This bill aims to impose financial penalties on members of Congress if a government shutdown occurs. This means that in the event of a budget disagreement, politicians will face personal financial consequences, potentially leading to quicker resolution of budget crises and greater government stability.
Key points
Members of Congress will lose a day's pay for each day the government is shut down.
Fines will be automatically deducted from their salaries if not paid within 30 days.
Campaign or official funds cannot be used to pay these fines.
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