HR 8140 United States House · 119th Congress

Money Where Our Mouths Are Act

This bill requires Members of Congress to receive reduced pay during government shutdowns, withholding one day's worth of salary for each day the federal government is closed due to a lapse in appropriations. It applies to all Members of the House and Senate starting with the 120th Congress and mandates that Treasury officials assist congressional payroll administrators in calculating and processing these deductions. The law defines a government shutdown as occurring when funding fails to pass for any federal agency or department, and it specifically targets compensation for individuals serving in congressional positions covered by the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946.
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Introduced Mar 27, 2026 Last action Mar 27, 2026
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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.
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