H.J.Res. 129 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent to the Committee on the Judiciary, Oct 3, 2025
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryCongress members lose pay during government shutdowns
This proposes an amendment to the Constitution that would stop members of Congress from getting paid whenever a government shutdown happens. A shutdown occurs when Congress fails to pass regular spending bills or temporary funding measures, causing a lapse in money for federal agencies.
How it affects you
If this amendment passed and became law, it wouldn't directly change your daily life or services. However, members of Congress would be the ones affected—they'd have their paychecks stopped during any shutdown until spending is approved again.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Oct 3, 2025)
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment that prohibits Members of Congress from receiving compensation for any period during which a government shutdown is in effect. Under the amendment, a government shutdown is considered to be in effect if 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 a continuing resolution.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionH.J.Res. 129
JOINT RESOLUTION
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.
Sponsor: Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-WI-3) · Introduced Oct 3, 2025 · Congress · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Oct 3, 2025: “Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.”