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- H.R.2281
H.R.2281: To provide that Members of Congress shall not be paid during Federal Government shutdowns.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 104th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Sept. 7, 1995
- Latest Major Action Dec. 15, 1995
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Bill Cosponsors
44 (40 Democrats, 4 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Prohibits a Member of Congress from receiving basic pay for any period in which: (1) there is a lapse in appropriations for any Federal agency or department as a result of a failure to enact a regular appropriations bill or continuing resolution; or (2) the Government is unable to make payments or meet obligations because the public debt limit has been reached. Provides that no pay forfeited in accordance with this Act may be paid retroactively.
(Source: Library of Congress)
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| Sept. 7, 1995 |
Introduced in the House by Richard J. Durbin (D-Ill.) |