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H.R. 2658 104th Congress House

To provide that Members of Congress shall not be paid during Federal Government shutdowns, and for other purposes.

Introduced: January 5, 1996 See on congress.gov
Congress AppropriationsCongressional salaries and pensionsContinuing resolutionsEconomics and Public Finance
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It never became law before the 104th Congress (1995–1996) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Nov 17, 1995
Referred to the House Committee on House Oversight.
Nov 17, 1995
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 Latest action November 17, 1995

Referred to the House Committee on House Oversight.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Prohibits the disbursement of basic pay to a Member of Congress during any period in which: (1) 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 continuing resolution; or (2) the Government is unable to make payments or meet obligations because the public debt limit has been reached.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 5
All 5 Democratic 4 Independent 1
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Lofgren, Zoe
California · Jan 5, 1996
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Sanders, Bernard
Vermont · Jan 5, 1996
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Pelosi, Nancy
California · Jan 4, 1996
 D
Kaptur, Marcy
Ohio · Jan 3, 1996
 D
Markey, Edward J.
Massachusetts · Jan 3, 1996
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2658: To provide that Members of Congress shall not be paid during Federal Government shutdowns, and for other purposes.. 104th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/104-HR-2658/
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