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

This bill, formally titled 'To reduce the annual rate of pay of Members of Congress if a Government shutdown occurs during a year, and for other purposes,' aims to reduce congressional pay during government shutdowns. The bill was introduced in the Senate by Mr. Kennedy.

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. During a government shutdown occurring after November 2026, Members of Congress' pay will be reduced by one day's worth of pay for each day the shutdown is in effect. Before the November 2026 election, withheld pay will be placed in an escrow account and released to Members of Congress on the pay reduction effective date. The Secretary of the Treasury is tasked with assisting the payroll administrators of the Houses of Congress in implementing this section.

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Withhold Member Pay During Shutdowns Act

Last updated: 10/27/2025 · Introduced: 10/27/2025

Author: John Kennedy (R-LA)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill reduces the pay of Members of Congress by one day's salary for each day a government shutdown occurs after November 2026.
Withheld congressional pay will be held in an escrow account before the 2026 election and released after the reduction's effective date.
The Secretary of the Treasury will assist in implementing the pay reduction process for Members of Congress during government shutdowns.

119th Congressin committeeHR. 5891(In Committee)Official page

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