Stop members of Congress from receiving their paychecks during a government shutdown or debt limit default.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with No Pay for Congress During Default or Shutdown Act?
The bill H.R. 1973 has remained in the House Committee on House Administration and the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform since March 9, 2025. The committee chairs must choose to hold a hearing or vote for the bill to advance, but most bills in Congress fail because they never receive a committee vote. No action has occurred on this proposal since March 9, 2025.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by No Pay for Congress During Default or Shutdown Act (H.R. 1973 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 3538 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 3538 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Eugene Vindman (D-VA)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.