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No Pay Until Peace Act: Congressional Salary Reductions After Mass Shootings

This act aims to reduce the pay of Members of Congress if a mass shooting occurs in the United States during any given month. The goal is to incentivize legislative action to enhance public safety. For citizens, this means their representatives could face financial consequences for a lack of progress in addressing gun violence.
Key points
Members of Congress will have their annual pay reduced for each month a mass shooting occurs.
A mass shooting is defined as 4 or more injuries in a single incident involving a firearm.
For the current 118th Congress, salaries will be held in an escrow account and released at the end of the Congress to comply with constitutional requirements.
The pay reduction provisions will take effect after the November 2024 federal general election.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_7561
Sponsor: Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5]
Process start date: 2024-03-06
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

No Pay Until Peace Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_7561.

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 2024-03-06.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Members of Congress will have their annual pay reduced for each month a mass shooting occurs.
  • A mass shooting is defined as 4 or more injuries in a single incident involving a firearm.
  • For the current 118th Congress, salaries will be held in an escrow account and released at the end of the Congress to comply with constitutional requirements.
  • The pay reduction provisions will take effect after the November 2024 federal general election.
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. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-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 2025-12-25.

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