H.R. 5678: No Pay for Disarray Act

This bill, titled the No Pay for Disarray Act, is designed to reduce the annual pay of Members of Congress when a Government shutdown occurs within a year. Here are the key points of the bill:

Pay Reduction During Government Shutdown

If a Government shutdown takes place, Members of Congress will face a reduction in their pay for each day that the shutdown lasts. Specifically:

• The pay reduction will amount to one day’s pay for each day the shutdown is in effect.
• This pay decrease will begin after the general election for federal office scheduled in November 2026.

Special Rules for the 119th Congress

For the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress, the bill includes specific rules:

• If a Government shutdown occurs, funds equal to the daily pay of Members will be withheld and placed in an escrow account during that pay period.
• Once the Congress session ends, any remaining funds in the escrow will be released and paid out to the Members to ensure compliance with the Constitution.
• The Secretary of the Treasury will assist in administering these payroll processes.

Definition of Government Shutdown

According to the bill, a Government shutdown is defined as a situation where all or part of the government is unable to operate due to a lack of appropriations, which may happen when Congress fails to pass the necessary funding legislation.

Definition of Member of Congress

The bill defines a "Member of Congress" as any individual serving in the House of Representatives or the Senate as per the definitions in the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946.

Effective Dates

The pay reductions will apply to days occurring after the November 2026 elections and will not affect any days prior to that date.

Relevant Companies

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