Withhold Member Pay During Shutdowns Act

S 3057, the "Withhold Member Pay During Shutdowns Act," requires Congress to withhold pay from its members during government shutdowns. Specifically, if a shutdown occurs during a pay period, the payroll office would reduce each member's pay by the daily rate multiplied by the number of shutdown days in that period. This applies to all Senators and Representatives (as defined by law) and takes effect starting after the November 2026 election. For shutdowns before that date, pay would be withheld and held in escrow until the 2026 effective date, ensuring no violation of the 27th Amendment. The bill does not change current pay but links compensation directly to the duration of federal shutdowns.