Congress Pay Cut or Escrow During Government Shutdowns
This bill requires the reduction of the annual rate of pay of Members of Congress if a Government shutdown occurs. During the 119th Congress, pay is withheld in an escrow account and released at the end of the Congress, while after the November 2026 election, pay is permanently reduced for each day a shutdown is in effect.
Key points
During the 119th Congress, Congressional salaries will be withheld and placed in an escrow account during a shutdown.
After the November 2026 election, Congressional pay will be permanently reduced for every day the government remains shut down.
The law defines a shutdown as a lapse in appropriations for any Federal agency due to a failure to enact a regular appropriations bill or continuing resolution.
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