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118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 3538 — No Pay for Congress During Default or Shutdown Act

“To reduce the annual rate of pay of Members of Congress if the public debt limit is reached or a Government shutdown occurs during a year, and for other purposes.”

Congress
Introduced May 18, 2023
Last action May 18, 2023
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May 18, 2023
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May 18, 2023
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SummaryCRS Summary

This bill withholds or eliminates the pay of Members of Congress for any day that the public debt limit is reached or there is a government shutdown. During the 118th Congress, any salary earned by Members during these events must be held in escrow and released on the last day of that Congress. For subsequent Congresses, a Member shall not be paid for any day that these events occur.

Provisions · 5 sectionsIntroduced in House
Timeline · 3 actions
May 18, 2023
Introduced in House
May 18, 2023
Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, 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.
May 18, 2023
Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, 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.