Money Where Our Mouths Are Act
Rep. James Introduces Money Where Our Mouths Are Act to Cut Congressional Pay During Shutdowns
The Money Where Our Mouths Are Act is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It has been sent to two House committees for review, which is where it remains for now. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
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While these bills are very popular with voters, they rarely move forward because lawmakers are hesitant to cut their own pay and there are legal concerns regarding the Constitution.
Key Points
Impact Analysis
Personal Impact
While this bill does not directly change pay or working conditions for rank-and-file federal employees, it could indirectly benefit them by pressuring Congress to avoid shutdowns. Federal workers are the ones who get furloughed or forced to work without pay during shutdowns, and this bill tries to align lawmakers' financial stakes with those of the broader federal workforce.
Milestones
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.
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.
Votes
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Money Where Our Mouths Are Act
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