A Republican amendment with no cosponsors
Changes H.R. 5371 — Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026
Not adopted
This amendment was never taken up, and the bill finished without it. It was never voted on.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- Pending Consideration
- Failed
What this amendment would do
This amendment, submitted by Mr. Kennedy, aims to add a section to bill H.R. 5371 that prevents Members of Congress from receiving pay during government shutdowns.
Purpose and Changes
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Pay Reductions: For days occurring after the November 2026 general election, the payroll administrator for the House and Senate must exclude pay for each Member of Congress for every 24-hour period a government shutdown is in effect.
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Escrow Rule: For shutdowns occurring between the date the Act is enacted and the November 2026 general election, pay for each 24-hour period of a shutdown will be withheld and deposited into an escrow account.
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Release of Funds: To comply with the 27th Amendment, any money held in the escrow account will be released for payment to Members of Congress on the pay reduction effective date.
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Administration: The Secretary of the Treasury is tasked with providing necessary assistance to the payroll administrators to carry out these requirements.
- 11/10/2025
- Senate amendment submitted
This bill has no cosponsors