Federal · 119th Congress
Withhold Member Pay During Shutdowns Act
Policy areaCongress
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Cosponsors13
Young KimRU.S. Representative · 40th District · CA
Julie FedorchakRU.S. Representative · At-Large · ND
Mary E. MillerRU.S. Representative · 15th District · IL
Gregory F. MurphyRU.S. Representative · 3rd District · NC
Cory MillsRU.S. Representative · 7th District · FL
Robert P. Bresnahan, Jr.RU.S. Representative · 8th District · PA
Thomas H. Kean, Jr.RU.S. Representative · 7th District · NJ
Maggie GoodlanderDU.S. Representative · 2nd District · NH
Jay ObernolteRU.S. Representative · 23rd District · CA
Sheri BiggsRU.S. Representative · 3rd District · SC
Jeff HurdRU.S. Representative · 3rd District · CO
Ryan MackenzieRU.S. Representative · 7th District · PA12 of 13
Other titles2
To reduce the annual rate of pay of Members of Congress if a Government shutdown occurs during a year, and for other purposes.Official Title as Introduced
Withhold Member Pay During Shutdowns ActShort Title(s) as Introduced
Legislative history5
Mar 18, 2026
House · CommitteeOrdered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 10 - 0.
Mar 18, 2026
House · CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Oct 31, 2025
HouseReferred 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.
Oct 31, 2025
HouseReferred 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.
Oct 31, 2025
IntroducedIntroduced in House