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 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

Date Description
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.
Referred to House Government Reform and Oversight
Referred to House Oversight
Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
Nov. 20, 1995

Introduced in the House by Glen Browder (D-Ala.)

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