SHUTDOWN Act

This bill would add a new tax on members of Congress for any period when federal funding lapses, commonly called a government shutdown. The tax would equal a share of the member's congressional pay, based on the number of shutdown days the member served compared to all days the member served that year. A lapse counts as any time a regular spending bill or continuing resolution is not in effect for any federal agency or department. The tax would cover senators, House members, Delegates, and the Resident Commissioner from Puerto Rico, and would apply to tax years beginning after December 31, 2024.

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Sponsors

• Bernie Moreno Republican sponsor
• 0 cosponsors