A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring Members of Congress to forfeit their compensation during Government shutdowns.
What this could mean for your district
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment that requires Members of Congress to forfeit their compensation during a government shutdown. • This policy could matter locally if constituents are concerned about the accountability of elected officials during funding lapses. • Local public services may be affected if government shutdowns lead to delays in funding for federal programs that support community needs. • A potential concern could be how this amendment might influence Congress's decision-making process regarding budget negotiations and appropriations. AI-generated from official bill summary and plain-English note; verify with official text.
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This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment that requires Members of Congress to forfeit their compensation during a government shutdown. Specifically, the amendment provides that Members of Congress must forfeit (and may not receive) any compensation for their services during any period in which there is a lapse in appropriations as a result of a failure to enact regular or continuing appropriations for one or more federal agencies or departments (i.e., government shutdown). Any funds that are forfeited under the amendment must be transferred to the Treasury and used to reduce the federal debt.
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