H.R. 1774 · 117th Congress
Hold Congress Accountable Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Kurt Schrader
- Introduced
- 2021-03-10
- Latest action
- 2021-03-10 · Introduced in House
Summary
Hold Congress Accountable Act
This bill withholds or eliminates the pay of Members of Congress during a government shutdown.
Through the day of the general election in November 2022, any salary earned by Members during a government shutdown must be held in escrow and released on the last day of the 117th Congress.
After the November 2022 general election, a Member shall not be paid for any day during which the government is shut down.