Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit Members of Congress from receiving compensation for any period during which a Government shutdown is in effect.
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment that would prohibit members of Congress from receiving their salaries during any government shutdown. A shutdown would be defined as a lapse in federal funding for any agency or department caused by Congress's failure to pass required spending bills or continuing resolutions. The amendment would need approval from two-thirds of both the House and Senate, then ratification by three-fourths of state legislatures within seven years to become part of the Constitution. The proposal does not include specific funding amounts or implementation details, as constitutional amendments operate at a foundational level rather than through appropriations. This legislation is intended to create financial incentive for congressional members to reach budget agreements and avoid shutdowns that disrupt federal government operations.
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