S 2973
Shutdown act
Shutdown Act
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Bill overview
This bill, known as the SHUTDOWN Act, proposes a new tax on members of Congress during periods when Congress fails to pass appropriations bills or continuing resolutions. Specifically, it would calculate a daily tax based on the ratio of days a member served during a lapse in appropriations compared to the total number of days they served that year. The tax would be levied on their regular congressional wages. The bill aims to incentivize Congress to avoid government shutdowns by imposing a financial consequence on lawmakers during such events.
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