Bill > HJRes128

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment that would prevent Members of Congress from receiving their salary during any period of a government shutdown. Specifically, the amendment defines a government shutdown as occurring when there is a lapse in federal funding due to the failure to pass a regular appropriations bill or a continuing resolution, which means Congress has not approved the necessary funding to keep government agencies and departments operational. Under this proposed amendment, any Representative or Senator would automatically have their compensation suspended for the duration of such a shutdown. The resolution also includes a provision allowing Congress to implement this amendment through future legislation. To become part of the Constitution, the amendment would need to be ratified by three-fourths of state legislatures within seven years of its submission, which is a standard requirement for constitutional amendments. The goal of this proposed amendment appears to be creating a financial incentive for Congress to resolve budget disputes quickly and prevent prolonged government shutdowns.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-joint-resolution/128/all-info