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H.R. 10187

Missed Paychecks for Missed Deadlines Act

📅 Aug 31, 2026
Summary:
• Prohibits Members of Congress from receiving pay for each day a government shutdown is in effect during a pay period, with no retroactive pay allowed once the shutdown ends
• Defines a government shutdown as a lapse in appropriations for any federal agency or department due to failure to enact a regular appropriations bill or continuing resolution
• The bill takes effect starting with the 120th Congress and applies to all succeeding Congresses

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