People Before Politics Act

The "People Before Politics Act" (HR 5771) prohibits current members of Congress - including Senators, Representatives, Delegates, and Resident Commissioners - from making direct, personal requests for campaign contributions during a government shutdown. A government shutdown is defined as a period when federal agencies lack funding due to Congress failing to pass a regular appropriations bill or continuing resolution. This bill directly restricts campaign fundraising activities by sitting lawmakers during shutdowns, which occur when budget legislation is not enacted. It applies only to personal solicitation of funds and does not affect other campaign-related activities.