House Joint Resolution 18
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit Members of Congress from receiving compensation for any period during which a Government shutdown is in effect.
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jan 3, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Joint Resolution
Joint Resolution
A form of legislative measure used to propose changes in law, or to propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Depending on the chamber of origin, they begin with a designation of either H.J.Res. or S.J.Res. Concurrent resolutions and simple resolutions are other types of resolutions. Bill is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
18
Congress
116
Policy Area
Congress
Congress
Primary focus of measure is Members of Congress; general congressional oversight; congressional agencies, committees, operations; legislative procedures; U.S. Capitol. Measures concerning oversight and investigation of specific matters may fall under the issue-specific relevant policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Constitutional Amendment
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting Members of Congress from receiving compensation for any period a government shutdown is in effect.
January 3, 2019
01/03/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
01/03/2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
01/03/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 1:49:34 PM