Bill Detail
H.J.Res. 129
Congress: 119
Title
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit Members of Congress from receiving compensation for any period during which a Government shutdown is in effect.
Summary
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment that prohibits Members of Congress from receiving compensation for any period during which a government shutdown is in effect. Under the amendment, a government shutdown is considered to be in effect if there is a lapse in appropriations for any federal agency or department as a result of a failure to enact a regular appropriations bill or a continuing resolution.
Sponsor
Rep. Derrick Van Orden [R-WI-3]
Status
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Status as of Jun 30, 2:47 AM · synced 7h ago
Introduced
2025-10-03
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Bill Engagement
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment that prohibits Members of Congress from receiving compensation for any period during which a government shutdown is in…