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 prohibit Members of Congress from receiving compensation during government shutdowns. • Local constituents may have concerns about the impact of government shutdowns on federal services and programs in the district. • If passed, this amendment could influence how Congress approaches budget negotiations, potentially affecting local funding priorities. • The bill may resonate with voters who prioritize accountability in government spending and operations. • Local businesses that rely on federal contracts could be affected by the implications of government shutdowns on their operations. AI-generated from official bill summary; verify with bill text.
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Bill overview
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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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