HR. 7322In Committee
True Shutdown Fairness Act
Require Members of Congress, the President, and certain political appointees to forgo pay during a federal government shutdown
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Require Members of Congress, the President, and certain political appointees to forgo pay during a federal government shutdown
Key points
- Require shutdown pay forfeiture
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2026-02-02 — Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Appropriations, House Administration, the Judiciary, and Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Topics and policy areas
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