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H.J.Res. 129 · 119th Congress

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.

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What this could mean for your district

MO-08
NEUTRAL

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to prohibit Members of Congress from receiving compensation during a government shutdown. • If enacted, this amendment may influence how local representatives approach budget negotiations, potentially prioritizing timely appropriations to avoid personal financial impacts. • Local constituents could perceive this measure as a commitment to accountability among elected officials during budgetary disputes. • The amendment may lead to increased public discourse on the implications of government shutdowns and their effects on federal services that residents rely on. • It could also affect local economies if government shutdowns become more frequent, impacting federal employees and contractors in the area. AI-generated from official bill summary; verify with bill text.

Updated: 1/14/2026

Bill details

Introduced: 10/3/2025
Current status: In committee
Bill ID: 119hjres129
Latest official action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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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.

Source: BILLSUM · Summary date: 10/3/2025

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