Government Shutdown Salary Suspension Act
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Overview
This bill, the Government Shutdown Salary Suspension Act, aims to prevent Members of Congress, the President, and the Vice President from receiving their full salaries during periods when the U.S. government is shut down due to a lack of appropriations. It establishes escrow accounts to hold these salaries until the shutdown ends, ensuring that these officials are not compensated for the duration of the shutdown. The bill applies to both the House of Representatives and the Senate, as well as the President and Vice President, and requires the Treasury Secretary and Office of Personnel Management to assist with the implementation of these measures.
Key provisions
- Establishes escrow accounts to withhold salaries for Members of Congress, the President, and the Vice President during government shutdowns.
- Calculates the amount to be withheld based on the daily rate of pay and the number of 24-hour periods of the shutdown.
- Releases withheld salaries only after the shutdown ends or at the end of the Congress/President's term.
- Applies to both the House of Representatives and the Senate.
- Also applies to the President and Vice President, with the Office of Personnel Management responsible for managing the escrow process.
- Defines a government shutdown as a lapse in appropriations.
- Requires the Treasury Secretary to provide assistance to the payroll administrators.
- Specifies the roles and responsibilities of key personnel (Chief Administrative Officer, Secretary of the Senate, Director of the Office of Personnel Management).
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