Bills · HR 6692
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 6692Congress
FUBAR Act
INTRO DEC 12· LAST ACTION DEC 12
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it directly addresses the issue of government shutdowns and congressional accountability. When the government shuts down due to a failure to pass funding bills, essential services can be disrupted, and many federal employees are furloughed or work without pay. This bill aims to create a direct financial consequence for Members of Congress, potentially incentivizing them to avoid future shutdowns and reach budget agreements on time. If this bill becomes law, it could shift the dynamics of budget negotiations, making lawmakers more eager to prevent funding lapses. If it doesn't pass, the status quo remains, where Members of Congress continue to receive their full pay during shutdowns, while other federal workers and the public face the repercussions.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Reduces the annual pay of every Member of Congress to one dollar if there is a lapse in federal government appropriations.
This provision directly ties congressional pay to the occurrence of a government shutdown, aiming to increase accountability.
PROVISION 02
The pay reduction begins on the first day of a funding lapse and lasts until the last day of that congressional session.
This defines the duration of the pay cut, ensuring it covers the entire period affected by the failure to pass a budget.
PROVISION 03
The bill's provisions will only take effect for days occurring after the next general election for federal office.
This ensures the bill complies with constitutional requirements regarding changes to congressional compensation.
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R· Florida
YRS IN OFFICE
3
BILLS LED
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSDEC 12
Introduced in House
DEC 12
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 6692
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedDec 12, 2025
Last actionDec 12, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · OVERSIGHT AND GOVERNMENT REFORM COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED DEC 12, 2025
House BillHR 6692Congress
FUBAR Act
INTRODUCED DEC 12, 2025· LAST ACTION DEC 12, 2025
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READING
2 min
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