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No Pay for Congress During Debt Limit or Government Shutdown

This bill aims to reduce the annual pay of Members of Congress if the federal government reaches its public debt limit or experiences a government shutdown. This is intended to increase accountability among politicians for the nation's financial stability and government operations, indirectly affecting citizens' certainty and predictability in daily life.
Key points
Members of Congress will have their pay reduced for each day the government reaches the public debt limit.
Members of Congress will have their pay reduced for each day of a government shutdown.
For the 119th Congress, salaries will be held in an escrow account and released at the end of the Congress to comply with constitutional provisions.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_1973
Sponsor: Rep. Vindman, Eugene [D-VA-7]
Process start date: 2025-03-10
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

No Pay for Congress During Default or Shutdown Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_1973.

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 2025-03-10.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Members of Congress will have their pay reduced for each day the government reaches the public debt limit.
  • Members of Congress will have their pay reduced for each day of a government shutdown.
  • For the 119th Congress, salaries will be held in an escrow account and released at the end of the Congress to comply with constitutional provisions.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Vindman, Eugene [D-VA-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 2025-12-22.

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