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H.R.5802

MAGA Act Make America Govern Again Act

Introduced·10/21/25
Introduced in House Text

The Make America Govern Again Act (MAGA Act) ensures pay for certain federal employees during lapses in discretionary appropriations and withholds.

The Make America Govern Again Act (MAGA Act) provides for the payment of certain federal employees during any lapse in discretionary appropriations. It withholds the payment of salaries to Members of Congress, the President, and the Vice President during a government shutdown. The Act defines a government shutdown as a lapse in appropriations for any federal agency or department due to a failure to enact a regular appropriations bill or continuing resolution. It also prohibits paying salaries to certain executive employees during government shutdowns.

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History

Oct 21, 2025

House

Introduced in House

Oct 21, 2025

House

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, and House Administration, 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.