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 that would prevent Members of Congress from receiving pay during a government shutdown. • If enacted, it may encourage more timely budget negotiations, potentially reducing the frequency of shutdowns. • Local government services that rely on federal funding could experience less disruption if shutdowns are minimized. • Constituents may view this amendment as a measure of accountability for elected officials. • The local economy could be affected during shutdowns, as federal employees may face financial uncertainty. 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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