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No Work, No Pay: New Rules for Congress During Government Shutdown.

This bill aims to change how Congress operates during a government shutdown. Citizens may observe that members of Congress will be restricted from campaigning or official travel, and their pay will be reduced, aiming to increase accountability for budget impasses.
Key points
Members of Congress cannot solicit or spend campaign funds during a government shutdown.
Congressional pay will be reduced for each day a government shutdown is in effect.
Members of Congress are prohibited from official travel at taxpayer expense during a shutdown, except for travel to Washington D.C.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_5805
Sponsor: Rep. Miller, Max L. [R-OH-7]
Process start date: 2023-09-28
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

No Work, No Pay Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_5805.

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 2023-09-28.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Members of Congress cannot solicit or spend campaign funds during a government shutdown.
  • Congressional pay will be reduced for each day a government shutdown is in effect.
  • Members of Congress are prohibited from official travel at taxpayer expense during a shutdown, except for travel to Washington D.C.
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. Miller, Max L. [R-OH-7].

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 2025-12-25.

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