HR. 5891Reported
Withhold Member Pay During Shutdowns Act
Withholds Members of Congress pay during a federal government shutdown until regular appropriations are enacted
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Withholds Members of Congress pay during a federal government shutdown until regular appropriations are enacted
Key points
- Withhold Member pay during shutdowns
Current status
Where it stands
Status
Reported
Latest action
2026-03-18 — Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 10 - 0.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
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