Congress·In Committee·H.R. 10187

Missed Paychecks for Missed Deadlines Act

Congress: No Pay During Government Shutdowns

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Next up: A house committee

The House Administration and Oversight and Government Reform committees are currently reviewing this bill. It has not moved since August 31, 2026. Most bills like this do not receive a committee vote and often stall at this stage.

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Key Points

This bill stops Members of Congress from getting paid for every day the federal government is shut down. If lawmakers fail to pass a budget or a temporary spending bill, their paychecks will be reduced based on how long the shutdown lasts.
Unlike some previous proposals, this bill specifically bans retroactive pay. This means that once the government reopens, lawmakers cannot be paid back for the money they lost during the shutdown.
The rules would not start immediately. If passed, the pay freeze would begin with the 120th Congress, which starts in January 2027. This delay helps avoid legal issues regarding changing pay during a current term.
A shutdown is defined as any time a federal agency runs out of money because Congress failed to pass a funding bill. Even a partial shutdown that affects only one department would trigger the pay freeze for all members.

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Milestones

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Aug 31, 2026House

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.

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Aug 31, 2026

Introduced in House

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Missed Paychecks for Missed Deadlines Act

Bill NumberHR 10187

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred 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.

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