No Pay for Congress During Government Shutdowns
This proposed constitutional amendment aims to prohibit Members of Congress from receiving compensation during government shutdowns. This means that if the government closes due to a failure to pass a budget, politicians would not be paid, potentially increasing pressure to resolve budget impasses faster and reducing the frequency of shutdowns, which can impact public services.
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.
The amendment seeks to increase accountability for politicians regarding government financial stability.
Introduced
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