Proposal:No Political Pay Raises During Shutdowns 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.

Bill	HR 503
Type of Legislation	House Bill
Congress	116
Source	View original on Congress.gov

Geographic Scope

National

Description

No Political Pay Raises During Shutdowns Act

This bill prohibits the Vice President and certain senior political appointees at federal agencies from receiving a pay increase during any lapse in appropriations beginning on or after December 22, 2018.

Bill Title

No Political Pay Raises During Shutdowns Act

Linked Goals

• Goal:Promote General Welfare

Steps

• 2019-01-11: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
• 2019-01-11: Introduced in House
• 2019-01-11: Introduced in House

Projected Outcome

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