S. 55 — Introduced in Senate

II 113th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 55 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 22 (legislative day, January 3), 2013 Mrs. Boxer (for herself and Mr. Casey) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs A BILL To prohibit Members of Congress and the President from receiving pay during Government shutdowns. 1. Prohibition on pay during Government shutdown (a) In general Members of Congress and the President shall not receive basic pay for any period in which— (1) there is more than a 24-hour lapse in appropriations for any Federal agency or department as a result of a failure to enact a regular appropriations bill or continuing resolution; or (2) the Federal Government is unable to make payments or meet obligations because the public debt limit under section 3101 of title 31, United States Code, has been reached. (b) Retroactive pay prohibited No pay forfeited in accordance with subsection (a) may be paid retroactively.