Money Where Our Mouths Are Act
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, the Money Where Our Mouths Are Act, aims to prevent Members of Congress from receiving their full pay during government shutdowns. It calculates the amount of pay to be withheld based on the length of the shutdown and the member’s daily rate of pay. The Secretary of the Treasury will assist in implementing this measure, ensuring that Congress members are not compensated while the government is closed due to a lack of appropriations.
Key provisions
- Members of Congress will not receive their full pay during government shutdowns.
- Pay withholding is calculated based on the length of the shutdown and the member’s daily pay rate.
- The Secretary of the Treasury will provide assistance to House and Senate payroll administrators.
- The bill applies to shutdowns occurring during the 118th and all subsequent Congresses.
Who is affected
- Members of Congress (House of Representatives and Senate)
- The United States Government
- Federal Agencies and Departments
Notable changes
- This bill specifically addresses pay during government shutdowns, a recurring issue in Congress.
- It establishes a clear calculation method for determining the amount of pay to be withheld.
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