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 ensure there is no pay for members of congress during government shutdowns. It proposes adding a section to the bill that requires the reduction or withholding of pay for Members of Congress during a lapse in appropriations for one or more Federal agencies or departments.
Key Changes and Purpose
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Pay Reductions: After the general election in November 2026, the payroll administrator for the House and Senate must exclude pay for each day a government shutdown is in effect.
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Escrow Account: For shutdowns occurring between the date of enactment and the November 2026 election, pay for each day 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 escrow will be released to Members of Congress on the pay reduction effective date.
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Administrative Support: 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