Rep. Larson Introduces MAGA Act to Pay Federal Workers and Halt Pay for Leaders During Shutdowns
This bill is currently sitting in the House committees where it was sent in October 2025. Nothing has happened with the bill for eight months, and it is considered stalled. A House committee must take action before it can move forward.
While the bill has a catchy name, it faces a steep climb because it targets the pay of the very people who have to vote on it. Similar bills have been introduced before but rarely make it to a final vote.
Scores run from -100 (strongly harmful) to +100 (strongly beneficial) for each group, combining impact, certainty, scope, and duration ratings of 1-5. How impact scoring works
Most federal civilian employees would be guaranteed their pay during any government shutdown, ending the cycle of missed paychecks and financial stress that has hit federal workers during past shutdowns. However, top political leaders like department heads and deputy secretaries are excluded from this protection. For the vast majority of the roughly 2 million federal civilian workers, this would provide significant peace of mind and financial stability during budget standoffs.
“such sums as are necessary for the salary and expenses of any employee in the civil service or the uniformed services”
Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, and House Administration, 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.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
No votes recorded for this bill yet.
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
MAGA Act
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