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 a constitutional amendment to prevent Members of Congress from receiving pay during government shutdowns. • Local constituents may view this measure as a way to hold elected officials accountable during budgetary impasses. • If enacted, it could influence how Congress approaches negotiations on funding, potentially affecting local federal services. • The amendment may lead to increased public discourse on government efficiency and fiscal responsibility within the district. • Local businesses and services that rely on federal funding could experience uncertainty during shutdowns, impacting economic stability. 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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