H.R. 3276 — Introduced in House

I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3276 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 8, 2013Mr. Foster (for himself and Mr. Murphy of Florida) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration A BILL To prohibit the operation of an exercise facility for Members of the House of Representatives during a Government shutdown. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Shutdown Prioritization Act or the SPA Act. 2. Prohibiting operation of Member exercise facility during shutdown (a) Prohibition The Architect of the Capitol may not operate an exercise facility for Members of the House of Representatives during a Government shutdown. (b) Definitions In this Act— (1) a Government shutdown shall be considered to be in effect if there is a lapse in appropriations for any Federal agency or department as a result of a failure to enact a regular appropriations bill or continuing resolution; and (2) the term Members of the House of Representatives includes any Delegate or Resident Commissioner to the Congress.