FUBAR Act

Sponsor: Cory Mills (Republican-FL)December 12, 2025

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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.

Lawmakers' pay would drop to $1 during government shutdowns

This bill would cut the pay of Members of Congress to just one dollar per day if the government shuts down. This change would mean lawmakers would earn significantly less during periods when Congress fails to pass budget bills, affecting their personal income.

What Would Change

Currently, Members of Congress continue to receive their regular pay during a government shutdown. If this bill becomes law, their pay would be reduced to one dollar per day during any period when federal agencies lack funding due to Congress failing to pass budget bills. This change would start after the next federal election.

Key Provisions

Reduces the daily pay for each Member of Congress to one dollar during a government shutdown.
Applies this pay reduction from the first day of a shutdown until the end of that congressional session.
Takes effect after the next general election for federal office following the bill becoming law.

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FUBAR Act

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