Government Shutdown Salary Suspension Act

# Government Shutdown Salary Suspension Act Summary **What the Bill Would Do** The Government Shutdown Salary Suspension Act would suspend the salaries of members of Congress during any federal government shutdown. If passed, lawmakers would stop receiving their paychecks while the government lacks funding and federal services are disrupted. The bill is intended to create financial incentive for Congress to resolve budget disputes quickly rather than allowing shutdowns to continue. **Who It Affects and Key Provisions** This bill would directly impact all voting members of Congress—senators and representatives from both parties. The salary suspension would remain in effect for the entire duration of a shutdown, resuming only when government funding is restored.

The bill contains no exceptions for individual members. **Current Status** As of now, the bill (HR 5792) remains in committee and has not advanced to a full House vote. It was introduced in the 119th Congress by Representative Frederica Wilson (D-FL) but has not yet become law. This type of legislation is introduced periodically but faces practical and constitutional questions about whether Congress can unilaterally change member compensation during a session.