FUBAR Act
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, known as the FUBAR Act, proposes to reduce the pay of all members of Congress by $1 per day if there is a lapse in federal appropriations. This reduction would occur during a congressional session when funding for federal agencies is not approved. The pay reduction would continue until the end of the session in which the lapse occurred. The bill is intended to incentivize Congress to pass appropriations bills and avoid government shutdowns.
Key provisions
- Reduces congressional pay by $1 per day during appropriations lapses.
- Applies to all members of Congress.
- The reduction is tied to a failure to enact appropriations bills or continuing resolutions.
- The reduction continues until the end of the session with the lapse.
- Defines ‘Member of Congress’ for the purpose of the bill.
Who is affected
- Members of Congress
- Federal Agencies
- Congress
Notable changes
- Creates a mechanism to reduce congressional pay in response to appropriations lapses.
Fiscal impact
This bill would result in a reduction of approximately $1 per day for each member of Congress during periods of appropriations lapse, potentially impacting congressional compensation.
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