HR. 518In Committee
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Withholds Members of Congress pay when active duty service members are not being paid, including during a government shutdown, until military pay resumes
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Withholds Members of Congress pay when active duty service members are not being paid, including during a government shutdown, until military pay resumes
Key points
- Require escrow deposits
- Withhold congressional pay
- Release escrowed pay
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-01-16 — Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedCongressHouse of RepresentativesMembers of CongressMilitary personnel and dependentsWages and earnings