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What this bill does

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This bill would stop paying members of Congress if active military members are not getting paid, including during a government shutdown. The Congress members' paychecks would be held in a special account and given back to them once military members start getting paid again.

Sponsor

Rep. LaLota, Nick [R-NY-1]

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Introduced

January 16, 2025

Policy Area

Congress

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