S.J.Res. 94 — A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring Members of Congress to forfeit their compensation during Government shutdowns.

S.J.Res. 94 — A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring Members of Congress to forfeit their compensation during Government shutdowns. | JustPolicyThe main purpose of this legislative proposal is to amend the U.S. Constitution so that members of Congress lose their pay during government shutdowns. The objective is to hold lawmakers accountable for their role in preventing funding issues that lead to shutdowns, thereby encouraging them to work more effectively to pass necessary appropriations. The key provisions of this proposal include a requirement that if there is a lapse in government funding due to Congress not passing the necessary budget, members of Congress will not receive any compensation for the duration of that shutdown.