HR5891Referred to Committee

Withhold Member Pay During Shutdowns Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-10-31
Introduced
12
Cosponsors
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Bryan Steil
Bryan Steil
Republican · WI · Representative
Votes with party: 98.9% (549 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (12)

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Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 10 - 0.

2026-03-18

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Plain-English Summary

This bill would prevent members of Congress from receiving their paychecks during government shutdowns, only restoring their pay once the shutdown ends and the government is fully funded again. The measure is designed to create financial pressure on lawmakers to reach budget agreements quickly rather than allowing shutdowns to drag on while they continue earning salaries. It affects only members of Congress, not other federal employees.

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