Congress·In Committee·S.Res. 671

A resolution prohibiting the use of funds for official travel by Senators during Government shutdowns.

Senator Travel: Ban During Shutdowns

3 months ago·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

Part of: Congressional Travel Restrictions During Government Shutdowns

This bill is currently sitting in the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration for review. No further actions are scheduled at this time, so the proposal is not moving forward. There is no companion bill for this resolution.

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Lawmakers often propose these rules to show they are responsible, but the Senate rarely votes to limit its own travel and spending.

Key Points

This proposal would stop Senators from using taxpayer money to pay for official travel during a government shutdown. If even one federal agency runs out of money and has to close, the travel ban would start.
The rule would block Senators from being reimbursed for travel costs or using their office accounts to book trips. This ensures that lawmakers cannot travel on the public's dime while the government they lead is not fully functioning.
This resolution is meant to show that lawmakers should face consequences when they fail to pass a budget. It targets the specific accounts used for staff and office expenses that every Senator receives.

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Milestones

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Apr 15, 2026Senate

Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S1787)

Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.

Apr 15, 2026

Submitted in Senate

Apr 15, 2026Senate

Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.

Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

A resolution prohibiting the use of funds for official travel by Senators during Government shutdowns.

Bill NumberSRES 671

Congress119th Congress

ChamberSenate

Latest ActionReferred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.

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