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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit Members of Congress from receiving compensation for any period during which a Government shutdown is in effect.

USA119th CongressHJRES-128| House 
| Updated: 9/30/2025
Ralph Norman

Ralph Norman

Republican Representative

South Carolina

Cosponsors (20)
Sheri Biggs (Republican)Dusty Johnson (Republican)Ryan K. Zinke (Republican)Jeff Crank (Republican)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Rick W. Allen (Republican)Elijah Crane (Republican)Derek Schmidt (Republican)Jefferson Shreve (Republican)John Joyce (Republican)Nicholas J. Begich (Republican)Russell Fry (Republican)Max L. Miller (Republican)Robert E. Latta (Republican)Andrew S. Clyde (Republican)Jimmy Patronis (Republican)Jack Bergman (Republican)Ryan Mackenzie (Republican)Brian Babin (Republican)Cory Mills (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The proposed amendment would prohibit members of Congress from receiving compensation for any period during which a government shutdown is in effect. Section 1 defines a shutdown as a lapse in appropriations for any federal agency or department and bars pay for that time. Section 2 gives Congress the power to enforce the amendment through appropriate legislation. The measure seeks to hold legislators accountable for the consequences of funding failures. If ratified, it would become part of the Constitution and require a three‑fourths state legislature approval within seven years.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HJRES 116-18
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit Members of Congress from receiving compensation for any period during which a Government shutdown is in effect.

Bill from Previous Congress

HJRES 118-93
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit Members of Congress from receiving compensation for any period during which a Government shutdown is in effect.

Bill from Previous Congress

HJRES 118-101
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit Members of Congress from receiving compensation for any period during which a Government shutdown is in effect.

Bill from Previous Congress

HJRES 115-146
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit Members of Congress from receiving compensation for any period during which a Government shutdown is in effect.
Sep 30, 2025
Introduced in House
Sep 30, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 116-18
    Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit Members of Congress from receiving compensation for any period during which a Government shutdown is in effect.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 118-93
    Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit Members of Congress from receiving compensation for any period during which a Government shutdown is in effect.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 118-101
    Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit Members of Congress from receiving compensation for any period during which a Government shutdown is in effect.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 115-146
    Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit Members of Congress from receiving compensation for any period during which a Government shutdown is in effect.


  • September 30, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • September 30, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Congress

Related Bills

  • HJRES 119-129: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit Members of Congress from receiving compensation for any period during which a Government shutdown is in effect.

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit Members of Congress from receiving compensation for any period during which a Government shutdown is in effect.

USA119th CongressHJRES-128| House 
| Updated: 9/30/2025
The proposed amendment would prohibit members of Congress from receiving compensation for any period during which a government shutdown is in effect. Section 1 defines a shutdown as a lapse in appropriations for any federal agency or department and bars pay for that time. Section 2 gives Congress the power to enforce the amendment through appropriate legislation. The measure seeks to hold legislators accountable for the consequences of funding failures. If ratified, it would become part of the Constitution and require a three‑fourths state legislature approval within seven years.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HJRES 116-18
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit Members of Congress from receiving compensation for any period during which a Government shutdown is in effect.

Bill from Previous Congress

HJRES 118-93
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit Members of Congress from receiving compensation for any period during which a Government shutdown is in effect.

Bill from Previous Congress

HJRES 118-101
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit Members of Congress from receiving compensation for any period during which a Government shutdown is in effect.

Bill from Previous Congress

HJRES 115-146
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit Members of Congress from receiving compensation for any period during which a Government shutdown is in effect.
Sep 30, 2025
Introduced in House
Sep 30, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 116-18
    Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit Members of Congress from receiving compensation for any period during which a Government shutdown is in effect.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 118-93
    Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit Members of Congress from receiving compensation for any period during which a Government shutdown is in effect.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 118-101
    Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit Members of Congress from receiving compensation for any period during which a Government shutdown is in effect.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 115-146
    Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit Members of Congress from receiving compensation for any period during which a Government shutdown is in effect.


  • September 30, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • September 30, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Ralph Norman

Ralph Norman

Republican Representative

South Carolina

Cosponsors (20)
Sheri Biggs (Republican)Dusty Johnson (Republican)Ryan K. Zinke (Republican)Jeff Crank (Republican)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Rick W. Allen (Republican)Elijah Crane (Republican)Derek Schmidt (Republican)Jefferson Shreve (Republican)John Joyce (Republican)Nicholas J. Begich (Republican)Russell Fry (Republican)Max L. Miller (Republican)Robert E. Latta (Republican)Andrew S. Clyde (Republican)Jimmy Patronis (Republican)Jack Bergman (Republican)Ryan Mackenzie (Republican)Brian Babin (Republican)Cory Mills (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Congress

Related Bills

  • HJRES 119-129: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit Members of Congress from receiving compensation for any period during which a Government shutdown is in effect.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted