To prohibit the pay of Members of Congress during periods in which a Government shutdown is in effect, and for other purposes.

The bill "To prohibit the pay of Members of Congress during periods in which a Government shutdown is in effect, and for other purposes" was introduced in the 119th Congress as H.R. 8140 on March 27, 2026. Its primary objective is to forbid Members of Congress from receiving their salaries during government shutdowns, along with addressing additional objectives outlined within the bill text.