To reduce the annual rate of pay of Members of Congress if a Government shutdown occurs during a year, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill requires permanent reduction of Congressional pay during government shutdowns (effective after November 2026), requires escrow withholding of Congressional pay during shutdowns for the 119th Congress (27th Amendment compliance), and defines definition of Member of Congress for purposes of pay reduction. It relies on compliance mandates and definition changes. The main policy areas are {'domain': 'Government Operations', 'evidence': 'Directly modifies Congressional pay procedures, establishes escrow accounts managed by the Chief Administrative Officer and Secretary of the Senate, and defines government shutdown triggers'} and {'domain': 'Budget & Appropriations', 'evidence': 'Defines government shutdown as a lapse in appropriations for any Federal agency or department resulting from failure to enact a regular appropriations bill or continuing resolution'}.
Who Benefits and How
The available clause analysis does not identify a specific beneficiary group.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Members of Congress could face higher costs, Congressional payroll administrators would take on compliance duties, and Members of Congress (119th) could face higher costs.
Key Provisions
- Requires permanent reduction of Congressional pay during government shutdowns (effective after November 2026).
- Requires escrow withholding of Congressional pay during shutdowns for the 119th Congress (27th Amendment compliance).
- Defines definition of Member of Congress for purposes of pay reduction.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill requires permanent reduction of Congressional pay during government shutdowns (effective after November 2026), requires escrow withholding of Congressional pay during shutdowns for the 119th Congress (27th Amendment compliance), and defines definition of Member of Congress for purposes of pay reduction.
Key Policy Areas
{'domain': 'Government Operations', 'evidence': 'Directly modifies Congressional pay procedures, establishes escrow accounts managed by the Chief Administrative Officer and Secretary of the Senate, and defines government shutdown triggers'}, {'domain': 'Budget & Appropriations', 'evidence': 'Defines government shutdown as a lapse in appropriations for any Federal agency or department resulting from failure to enact a regular appropriations bill or continuing resolution'}
Primary Purpose
The bill requires permanent reduction of Congressional pay during government shutdowns (effective after November 2026), requires escrow withholding of Congressional pay during shutdowns for the 119th Congress (27th Amendment compliance), and defines definition of Member of Congress for purposes of pay reduction.
Policy Domains
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Identified Costs
- Members of Congress
- Congressional payroll administrators
- Members of Congress (119th)
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMs. Craig introduced the following bill; which was referred to …
Stakeholder Effects
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Congressional payroll administrators, Members of Congress, Members of Congress (119th)
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Key Definitions
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