United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

S 2973 — SHUTDOWN Act

Last action — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced October 03, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Prognosis

Stalled 16% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

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Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill introduces a new tax on members of Congress during lapses in appropriations.

  • Internal Revenue Code of 1986

    PART VIII--TAX RELATING TO LAPSES IN APPROPRIATIONS

    Adds a new part to the Internal Revenue Code regarding taxes during appropriations lapses.

  • Internal Revenue Code of 1986

    SEC. 59B. DAILY TAX ON MEMBERS OF CONGRESS DURING LAPSES IN APPROPRIATIONS.

    Establishes a new section imposing a daily tax on members of Congress during lapses in appropriations.

  • SEC. 59B

    (a) Imposition of Tax.--In addition to any other tax, in the case of any period in which there is a lapse in appropriations, there is hereby imposed on each individual serving as a Member of Congress on any day during such period a tax equal to the applicable percentage of the applicable wages of such individual.

    Imposes a daily tax based on a percentage of the wages of Congress members during funding lapses.

  • SEC. 59B

    (b) Applicable Percentage.--For purposes of this section, the term `applicable percentage' means, with respect to any individual, the ratio (expressed as a percentage) of-- (1) the number of days during the period described in subsection (a)-- (A) which occurred during the taxable year, and (B) during which such individual served as a Member of Congress, and (2) the number of days during the taxable year on which such individual served as a Member of Congress.

    Defines how the applicable percentage for the tax is calculated.

  • SEC. 59B

    (c) Applicable Wages.--For purpose of this section, the term `applicable wages' means wages (as defined in section 3401(a)) received for services performed as a Member of Congress.

    Clarifies what constitutes 'applicable wages' for the purpose of the tax.

  • SEC. 59B

    (d) Other Definitions.--For purposes of this subsection-- (1) Member of congress.--The term `Member of Congress' means a member of the Senate or the House of Representatives, a Delegate to the House of Representatives, and the Resident Commissioner from Puerto Rico. (2) Lapse in appropriations.--The term `lapse in appropriations' means any period during which any regular appropriation bill or continuing resolution for a fiscal year is not in effect with respect to any Federal agency or department.

    Provides definitions for terms used in relation to the tax.

  • Internal Revenue Code of 1986

    The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2024.

    Sets the effective date for the new tax provisions.

Action History

  1. Introduced in Senate

  2. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (546)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors S 2973?
S 2973 is sponsored by Moreno, Bernie (Republican).
What is the current status of S 2973?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced October 03, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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