No Pay for Disarray Act
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, the No Pay for Disarray Act, aims to reduce the pay of Members of Congress during a government shutdown. Specifically, if a government shutdown occurs before the 2026 general election, Members will not be paid for the days the shutdown lasts. After the election, Members will not be paid for any day a shutdown is in effect. The bill also requires the withholding and escrowing of Member salaries during the 119th Congress when a shutdown occurs, with funds released at the end of the Congress.
Key provisions
- Members of Congress will not be paid for days during a government shutdown.
- Salaries earned during a shutdown will be held in escrow.
- The escrowed funds will be released on the last day of the 119th Congress.
- The bill applies to days after the 2026 general election.
- A government shutdown is defined as a lapse in appropriations.
- The Secretary of the Treasury will provide assistance to payroll administrators.
- The payroll administrator is defined for both the House of Representatives and the Senate.
- The bill does not apply to days after the 2026 general election.
Who is affected
- Members of Congress
- Congressional staff
- Federal agencies
- The Treasury Department
- Taxpayers
Notable changes
- This is the first time Congress has considered measures to reduce pay during government shutdowns.
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