Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit Members of Congress from receiving compensation for any period during which a Government shutdown is in effect.
What this could mean for your district
This bill proposes an amendment to the Constitution to prevent Members of Congress from receiving pay during government shutdowns. • If enacted, it may influence how constituents view congressional accountability during budget negotiations. • Local government services, which rely on federal funding, could be affected during shutdowns, impacting residents. • The amendment could lead to increased public discourse on government efficiency and fiscal responsibility. • It may also affect the political landscape, as voters consider the implications of congressional compensation during shutdowns. AI-generated from official bill summary; verify with bill text.
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Introduced in House
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment that prohibits Members of Congress from receiving compensation for any period during which a government shutdown is in effect. Under the amendment, a government shutdown is considered to be in effect if there is a lapse in appropriations for any federal agency or department as a result of a failure to enact a regular appropriations bill or a continuing resolution.
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