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- H.R.819
H.R.819: Government Shutdown Fairness Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about government operations and politics
- Introduced Feb. 18, 2011
- Latest Major Action Aug. 20, 2012
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
52 (48 Democrats, 4 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Government Shutdown Fairness Act - Prohibits Members of Congress and the President from receiving basic pay for any period in which: (1) there is more than a 24-hour 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 federal 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 Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, 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 Oversight and Government Reform
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Referred to House House Administration
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, U.S. Postal Service, and Labor Policy.
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| Feb. 18, 2011 |
Introduced in the House by James P. Moran (D-Va.) |