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Proposal:No Outbound Flights for Lawmakers If Government Halts to a Stop Act

This proposal is archived and closed to further debate. It was introduced in the 116th Congress, which has concluded, and the bill was not enacted into law.
Geographic Scope
National

Description

No Outbound Flights for Lawmakers If Government Halts to a Stop Act or the No Flights Act

This bill directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives to convene a session of the House on each day during a government shutdown, including weekends and legal public holidays.

Additionally, the bill prohibits federal funds from being used to pay for travel by a Member of Congress during any government shutdown, except for travel by a Member to the District of Columbia metropolitan area.

Bill Title

No Outbound Flights for Lawmakers If Government Halts to a Stop Act

Linked Goals

Steps

  • 2019-02-28: Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, 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.
  • 2019-02-28: Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, 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.
  • 2019-02-28: Introduced in House
  • 2019-02-28: Introduced in House

Projected Outcome

A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.