Bills · HR 5678
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 5678Congress
No Pay for Disarray Act
INTRO OCT 3· LAST ACTION OCT 3
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it seeks to create a direct financial consequence for Members of Congress if they fail to pass necessary spending bills, leading to a government shutdown. Voters often express frustration when the government shuts down, as it can disrupt federal services and impact government workers. By linking Congressional pay to the avoidance of shutdowns, the bill aims to give lawmakers a stronger incentive to reach budget agreements on time. If this bill becomes law, it could encourage swifter resolution of budget impasses to prevent pay reductions. If it doesn't become law, the current system, where Congress members continue to receive pay during a shutdown, would remain in place.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
If a government shutdown occurs after the November 2026 general election, the annual pay of Members of Congress will be permanently reduced by the amount equivalent to one day's pay for each day the government is shut down.
This provision creates a direct and permanent financial penalty for Congress members for future government shutdowns, aiming to incentivize timely budget agreements.
PROVISION 02
If a government shutdown occurs during the 119th Congress (before the November 2026 general election), the daily pay of Members of Congress for shutdown days will be withheld and placed into an escrow account, to be released to them on the last day of the 119th Congress.
This special rule addresses constitutional concerns about changing Congressional pay during a term while still creating a temporary withholding mechanism during a shutdown.
PROVISION 03
A "Government shutdown" is defined as a lapse in funding for any federal agency or department due to the failure to pass a regular spending bill or a temporary spending resolution.
This clearly defines what event would trigger the pay reduction or withholding, ensuring consistent application of the bill's provisions.
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YRS IN OFFICE
7
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2 EVENTSOCT 3
Introduced in House
OCT 3
Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 5678
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedOct 3, 2025
Last actionOct 3, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · OVERSIGHT AND GOVERNMENT REFORM COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED OCT 3, 2025
House BillHR 5678Congress
No Pay for Disarray Act
INTRODUCED OCT 3, 2025· LAST ACTION OCT 3, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
4 min
COSPONSORS
0
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