What does Preamble of Withhold Member Pay During Shutdowns Act do?

This bill aims to reduce the annual rate of pay for Members of Congress. The reduction in pay is triggered by the occurrence of a government shutdown during a year. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on October 31, 2025, by Mr. Steil.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Withhold Member Pay During Shutdowns Act do?

This Act is formally titled the 'Withhold Member Pay During Shutdowns Act'.

What does NO PAY FOR MEMBERS OF CONGRESS DURING GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWNS. of Withhold Member Pay During Shutdowns Act do?

This section establishes rules regarding the pay of Members of Congress during government shutdowns. It defines 'Government shutdown' as a lapse in appropriations for federal agencies or departments and 'Member of Congress' based on section 601(a)(1) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946. If a government shutdown occurs during a pay period after November 2026, the payroll administrator of each House of Congress must reduce Members' pay by the number of days the shutdown lasted. Before the November 2026 election, withheld pay will be deposited into an escrow account and released to Members on the pay reduction effective date to comply with the 27th Amendment. The Secretary of the Treasury will provide assistance to the payroll administrators of the Houses of Congress to implement this section.

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Withhold Member Pay During Shutdowns Act

Last updated: 3/18/2026 · Introduced: 10/31/2025

Author: Bryan Steil (R-WI)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill requires a reduction in pay for Members of Congress during government shutdowns lasting one or more days after November 2026.
Withheld pay will be held in an escrow account before the November 2026 election and released to Members afterward to comply with the 27th Amendment.
The Secretary of the Treasury will assist the payroll administrators of Congress in implementing these changes.

119th Congressin committeeS. 3057(In Committee)Official page

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