The bill prohibits Members of Congress from receiving pay during government shutdowns.
The "Missed Paychecks for Missed Deadlines Act" prohibits Members of Congress from receiving pay during periods when a government shutdown is in effect. A shutdown is defined as a lapse in appropriations for any federal agency or department due to failure to enact a regular appropriations bill or continuing resolution. The bill applies to the One Hundred Twentieth Congress and each succeeding Congress. The Secretary of the Treasury will assist the payroll administrators of the Houses of Congress in implementing this provision.
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