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H.R.2671: To provide that the President and Members of Congress shall not be paid during Federal Government shutdowns, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 104th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Nov. 20, 1995
- Latest Major Action Jan. 4, 1996
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
27 (22 Democrats, 5 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Prohibits the disbursement of basic pay to the President or to a Member of Congress during 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.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight, and in addition to the Committee on House Oversight, 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.
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Referred to House Government Reform and Oversight
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Referred to House Oversight
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Nov. 20, 1995 |
Introduced in the House by Glen Browder (D-Ala.) |