Introduced
H. R. 8140
Introduced in House · April 7, 2026March 27, 2026
Mr. James introduced the following bill; which was 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
A BILL
To prohibit the pay of Members of Congress during periods in which a Government shutdown is in effect, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. Short title.
This Act may be cited as the “Money Where Our Mouths Are Act”.