Contact Congress about H.J.Res. 128: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit Members of Congress from receiving compensation for any period during which a Government shutdown is in effect.

Senators and House members would not get paid during a federal shutdown. The rule would apply even if only one agency loses funding. It would take a constitutional amendment to become law.

Modern Action explains what the legislation does, helps you choose whether to support, oppose, or ask for changes, and drafts a message tied to the bill, your stance, and the elected officials who can act on it.

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit Members of Congress from receiving compensation for any period during which a Government shutdown is in effect. is a House bill committee Action. The latest recorded action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Latest action on H.J.Res. 128: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects members of Congress because it would stop their pay during shutdowns. It could also matter to voters who want lawmakers to face a personal cost when funding bills fail. Federal agencies and payroll offices could be affected later if Congress passes laws telling them how to track shutdown days and handle pay.

Why this matters: Government shutdowns can delay pay and disrupt work for federal workers, and this bill would make lawmakers lose pay too. It tries to change Congress's incentives during budget fights. The effect is uncertain because shutdowns can happen for many political reasons. If adopted, the rule would be hard to change because it would be part of the Constitution.

Key provisions in H.J.Res. 128

• The rule applies only to members of Congress. It covers Representatives and Senators, not other federal workers.
• Congressional pay would stop during covered funding gaps. The rule applies if at least one federal agency or department lacks funding because Congress did not pass a funding bill or a short-term extension.
• Even a partial funding gap would count as a shutdown. One unfunded agency or department would be enough for this amendment.
• Congress could pass follow-up laws to make the rule work. Those laws could set the details for enforcement and payroll handling.
• States would have seven years to approve the amendment. Three-fourths of state legislatures would need to ratify it by that deadline.

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What is H.J.Res. 128?

Senators and House members would not get paid during a federal shutdown. The rule would apply even if only one agency loses funding. It would take a constitutional amendment to become law.

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