Bill · H.R. 10187· House(119-HR-10187)
Missed Paychecks for Missed Deadlines Act
- Introduced
- 8/31/2026
- Last activity
- 8/31/2026 — Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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.
- Sponsored by
- Pat Fallon
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The ``Missed Paychecks for Missed Deadlines Act'' aims to stop Members of Congress from receiving pay during a government shutdown. If a shutdown occurs during a pay period, the payroll administrator must deduct pay based on the number of 24-hour periods the shutdown lasts. This bill prevents Members from receiving retroactive pay for these periods. The Secretary of the Treasury is tasked with assisting payroll administrators in carrying out these provisions. A shutdown is defined as a lapse in appropriations due to a failure to pass a regular appropriations bill or a continuing resolution.
Yes
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+4
The bill increases transparency by holding elected officials financially accountable during budget deadlocks.
Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?+3
The bill promotes fiscal accountability by linking congressional compensation to the successful passage of appropriations.
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?+1
The bill slightly reduces spending by withholding pay from Members of Congress during shutdowns.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Accountability during budget stalemates: Under Section 2(a), the pay of Members of Congress is prohibited during the days a government shutdown is in effect. This ensures that officials do not receive full compensation when there is a failure to enact a regular appropriations bill or continuing resolution as defined in Section 3.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are mentioned: The provided text does not list any negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Economy And Finance
- Improves Fiscal Responsibility+3Reduces Government Spending+1
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+4
- 8/31/2026
- Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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.
- Introduced in House