United States 116th Congress Status: Died 4 R cosponsors

HR 1178 — Deadline Enforcement Act

Last action — Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, 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.

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  3. Died in session

This bill died with 116th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

Deadline Enforcement Act This bill provides specified continuing appropriations to prevent a government shutdown if any appropriations measure for a fiscal year has not been enacted before the fiscal year begins or a joint resolution making continuing appropriations is not in effect. The bill also withholds congressional salaries and prohibits the use of federal funds for official travel by a Member of Congress while the continuing appropriations are in effect.

Bill Text

Sections of law this bill changes

From the bill's own amending language, matched to the official United States Code (current through Public Law 119-124).

Also cites: 2 U.S.C. § 4501

How this bill changes current law

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The bill introduces provisions to withhold the pay of Members of Congress and prohibit their use of funds for official travel during certain periods, effectively adding new rules alongside existing law.

  • 2 U.S.C. 4501

    If a pay period occurs during the period described in paragraph (2), the payroll administrator of each House of Congress shall-- (A) deposit in an escrow account and exclude from the payments otherwise required to be made with respect to that pay period for the compensation of each Member of Congress who serves in that House of Congress an amount equal to the product of-- (i) the daily rate of pay of the Member under section 601(a) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 (2 U.S.C. 4501); and (ii) the number of 24-hour periods during the pay period;

    This new provision mandates that a portion of Members' salaries will be held in escrow during specified periods.

  • 2 U.S.C. 4501

    During the period described in subsection (b), no appropriated funds, including official funds of the House of Representatives, official funds of the Senate, or funds available under any Federal law, rule, or regulation, may be used to pay for the costs of travel by a Member of Congress.

    This new provision prohibits Members of Congress from using appropriated funds for travel during specified periods.

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, 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.

  4. Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, 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.

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Not signed on (543)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 1178 do?
Deadline Enforcement Act This bill provides specified continuing appropriations to prevent a government shutdown if any appropriations measure for a fiscal year has not been enacted before the fiscal year begins or a joint resolution making continuing appropriations is not in effect. The bill also withholds congressional salaries and prohibits the use of federal funds for official travel by a Member of Congress while the continuing appropriations are in effect.
Who sponsors HR 1178?
HR 1178 is sponsored by Waltz, Michael (Republican), Meadows, Mark (Republican), Wright, Ron (Republican), and Spano, Ross (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 1178?
This bill died with 116th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 1178?
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