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 bill proposes a constitutional amendment that would require Members of Congress to forfeit their pay during government shutdowns. • This policy could matter locally if it influences public perceptions of congressional accountability during budget impasses. • It may also impact local government funding if federal appropriations are delayed, affecting services that rely on federal support. • A possible concern is how this amendment would be enforced and whether it would effectively deter future shutdowns. AI-generated from official bill summary and plain-English note; verify with official text.
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Introduced in Senate
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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