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S 3057119th CongressIn Committee
Withhold Member Pay During Shutdowns Act
Introduced: Oct 27, 2025
Sponsor: Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA] (R-Louisiana)
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
Reduces congressional pay during government shutdowns with escrow mechanism for current term.
Key Points
- 1Withholds one day's pay for each shutdown day during pay periods
- 2Effective after November 2026 general election
- 3Requires escrow of withheld amounts until end of current Congress
- 4Ensures compliance with 27th Amendment (no salary reduction during term)
- 5Applies to both Senators and Representatives
- 6Requires Treasury assistance to payroll administrators
Impact Areas
Congressional compensationGovernment shutdown consequencesFederal employee pay policiesFiscal responsibility and accountabilityConstitutional compliance (27th Amendment)
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