No Pay for Disarray Act
No Pay for Disarray Act
Plain Language Summary
# No Pay for Disarray Act Summary **What the Bill Does** This bill would prevent members of Congress from being paid during government shutdowns. Until November 2026, any salary earned during a shutdown would be held in a special account and only released at the end of the current Congress. After the 2026 election, members would simply lose pay for each day a shutdown occurs—they would not be compensated for that time at all. **Who It Affects and Current Status** The bill directly affects all members of Congress (senators and representatives).
It's currently in committee, meaning it hasn't yet advanced for a full vote in either chamber. The bill was introduced by Representative Angie Craig, a Democrat from Minnesota. **The Idea Behind It** The bill's sponsors likely intend it as an incentive for Congress to avoid shutdowns by making them financially painful for lawmakers themselves, rather than just federal employees and the public who experience service disruptions during shutdowns.
CRS Official Summary
No Pay for Disarray ActThis 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.
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.