H.J.Res. 129House Joint Resolution119th Congress

Proposes a constitutional amendment that prohibits Members of Congress from receiving compensation for any period during which a government…

Official title: 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.

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This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment that prohibits Members of Congress from receiving compensation for any period during which a government shutdown is in effect. Under the amendment, a government shutdown is considered to be in effect if there is a lapse in appropriations for any federal agency or department as a result of a failure to enact a regular appropriations bill or a continuing resolution.

Introduced Oct 3, 2025
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Derrick Van Orden

Derrick Van Orden

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U.S. Representative · WI-3

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