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This bill, known as the "Withhold Member Pay During Shutdowns Act," aims to reduce the pay of Members of Congress during government shutdowns. Specifically, if a government shutdown occurs (defined as a lapse in funding for one or more federal agencies), the payroll administrators for the Senate and House of Representatives will subtract from each Member of Congress's pay an amount equivalent to the number of days the shutdown lasts. After the November 2026 general election, this reduction will be immediate and directly applied to members' paychecks. Before that date, withheld pay will be placed in an escrow account and released on the effective date to comply with the 27th Amendment, which prohibits changing congressional compensation mid-term. The bill defines a "Member of Congress" as individuals serving in specific legislative positions and provides detailed instructions for the payroll administrators (the Secretary of the Senate and the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives) to implement these pay reductions. The Secretary of the Treasury will assist in ensuring the bill's provisions are carried out correctly, with the overall goal of creating a financial incentive for Congress to resolve budget impasses and prevent government shutdowns.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/3057/all-info