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HR 5891119th CongressIn Committee
Withhold Member Pay During Shutdowns Act
Introduced: Oct 31, 2025
Sponsor: Rep. Steil, Bryan [R-WI-1] (R-Wisconsin)
Economy & Taxes
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
This legislation mandates withholding one day's congressional salary for each day a government shutdown occurs, requiring payroll administrators to reduce pay during shutdown periods while using escrow accounts before the November 2026 election to comply with the 27th Amendment's compensation restrictions.
Key Points
- 1The bill requires withholding one day's pay from Members of Congress for every 24-hour period a government shutdown remains in effect during their pay cycle.
- 2Pre-2026 election withheld funds are held in escrow to avoid violating the 27th Amendment and are released after the November 2026 general election.
- 3The Secretary of the Treasury must provide necessary assistance to congressional payroll administrators for implementing the mandated pay reductions during shutdown periods.
Impact Areas
Members of CongressCongressional payroll administrators (Senate Secretary and House Chief Administrative Officer)U.S. Treasury Department
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