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This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment that would prevent Members of Congress from receiving their salary during any period when the federal government experiences a shutdown. Specifically, the amendment defines a government shutdown as occurring when there is a lapse in funding appropriations for any federal agency or department, which typically happens when Congress fails to pass regular budget bills or a continuing resolution to maintain government operations. If ratified by three-fourths of state legislatures within seven years, the amendment would ensure that congressional representatives and senators would not be paid during such funding gaps, potentially incentivizing them to resolve budget impasses more quickly. The resolution also includes a provision allowing Congress to implement the amendment through subsequent legislation, providing flexibility in its enforcement.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-joint-resolution/129/all-info