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RepublicanBill · S. 2973· Senate(119-S-2973)

SHUTDOWN Act

Rep. Moreno
Age: 59 years
Ohio
Introduced
10/3/2025
Last activity
10/3/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsored by
Bernie Moreno
Cosponsors
None
Taxation
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, titled the "SHUTDOWN Act," proposes to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. It seeks to impose a daily tax on all Members of Congress during any period where there is a lapse in appropriations. This tax would be calculated based on a percentage of the individual's wages earned for their service. The definition of a Member of Congress includes those in the Senate, the House of Representatives, Delegates, and the Resident Commissioner from Puerto Rico. A lapse in appropriations is defined as any period when a regular appropriation bill or continuing resolution is not in effect for a Federal agency or department.

Yes

  • Does this raise taxes on the highest earners?+5

    The bill imposes a new tax on the wages of Members of Congress during government shutdowns.

  • Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+3

    The bill creates a financial penalty for lawmakers during appropriation lapses to encourage fiscal stability.

  • Would high-income households be better off under this?+2

    Members of Congress are high earners, and this bill imposes a tax specifically on their wages during shutdowns.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.