H.R. 5678 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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, Oct 3, 2025
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryCongress loses pay during government shutdowns
This bill stops Members of Congress from getting paid when the government shuts down. From now through the end of 2026, their salaries during a shutdown get held in escrow (set aside temporarily). After the 2026 election, Members won't receive pay for any day a shutdown is happening.
How it affects you
This affects Members of Congress directly—they face financial consequences if a shutdown occurs. For most people, this doesn't change how government shutdowns work or what services get affected; it only changes whether elected officials continue earning their salary during a shutdown.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Oct 3, 2025)
No Pay for Disarray Act
This bill withholds or eliminates the pay of Members of Congress during a government shutdown.
Through the day of the general election in November 2026, any salary earned by Members during a government shutdown must be held in escrow and released on the last day of the 119th Congress.
After the November 2026 general election, a Member shall not be paid for any day during which a government shutdown is in effect.
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. R. 5678
A BILL
No Pay for Disarray Act
Sponsor: Rep. Angie Craig (D-MN-2) · 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 Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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.”