The public record · 119th Congress

Withhold Member Pay During Shutdowns Act

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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 history

H.R. 5891·House·Bill·Congress

Rep. Bryan Steil(Republican-Wisconsin-1)·

Oct 31, 2025

IntroducedIntroduced in House

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

Mar 18, 2026

House · CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Mar 18, 2026

House · CommitteeOrdered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 10 - 0.

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Bill text

Oct 31, 2025As introduced in the House