H.R.1973

No Pay for Congress During Default or Shutdown Act

Introduced·3/10/25
Introduced in House Text

To reduce the annual rate of pay of Members of Congress if the public debt limit is reached or a Government shutdown occurs during a year, and for other purposes.

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History

Mar 10, 2025

House

Introduced in House

Mar 10, 2025

House

Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.