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Money Where Our Mouths Are Act
4/13/2026, 3:08 PM
Summary of Bill HR 8140
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.
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Current Status of Bill HR 8140
Bill HR 8140 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 27, 2026. Bill HR 8140 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 27, 2026. Bill HR 8140's most recent activity was 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. as of March 27, 2026
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8140
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8140
Primary Policy Focus
CongressAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8140
To prohibit the pay of Members of Congress during periods in which a Government shutdown is in effect, and for other purposes.
To prohibit the pay of Members of Congress during periods in which a Government shutdown is in effect, and for other purposes.
Comments
Finn Stephens
812
1 month ago
I am so excited about this new bill! It's about time we put our money where our mouths are and start taking action on important issues. This bill is going to make a real difference in our communities and I can't wait to see the positive impact it will have. Let's keep pushing for change and making our voices heard!
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 8140
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