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HR. 5678 · 119th Congress

No Pay for Disarray Act

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Introduced: 10/3/2025
Status: 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.
Bill ID: 119hr5678
Latest action: 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.

Summary

Introduced in House

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.

Source: BILLSUM · Summary date: 10/3/2025

District impact notes

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NEUTRAL
4/3/2026

The No Pay for Disarray Act proposes to withhold salaries for Members of Congress during government shutdowns. • This policy could impact local perceptions of congressional accountability and responsiveness during funding crises. • It may also influence how constituents view the effectiveness of their elected officials in preventing shutdowns. • A potential concern could be how this policy would be enforced and whether it would affect congressional operations during a shutdown. AI-generated from official bill summary and plain-English note; verify with official text.

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