Congress Members' Pay Withheld When Troops Go Unpaid
This bill aims to withhold pay for members of Congress if military personnel are not receiving their salaries, for instance, due to a lapse in funding. The Congress members' money would be held in an escrow account and released only after the military personnel's pay issues are resolved. This ensures politicians feel the impact of funding disruptions similar to service members.
Key points
If military members are not paid, Congress members' salaries will be withheld and placed in an escrow account.
Congress members' pay will only be released once military personnel receive their overdue payments.
The act applies even if a lack of budget funds prevents military pay.
Status:
Expired
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