This resolution is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was recently sent to the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration for review. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
While these types of bills are popular with the public, they are rarely brought up for a vote because they limit the personal office budgets of the lawmakers themselves.
Key Points
This resolution would stop Senators from using taxpayer money to fly or drive home during a government shutdown. Currently, Senators have office budgets they can use for travel even when other parts of the government are closed.
The rule would apply whenever there is a lapse in funding for one or more federal agencies. During these times, Senators would not be allowed to use their official office accounts to pay for or get paid back for trips between Washington, D.C., and their home states.
The goal is to make sure lawmakers face some of the same restrictions as other federal workers when the government stops running. It aims to encourage them to stay in the capital and work on a deal to reopen the government instead of traveling home on the public's dime.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
1 milestone2 actions
Apr 16, 2026Senate
Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S1826)
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Apr 16, 2026
Submitted in Senate
No votes, news coverage, or related bills recorded for this bill yet.
Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
A resolution prohibiting the use of funds for travel by Senators to or from their residence during Government shutdowns.
Bill NumberSRES 678
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionReferred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S1826)
