Government Shutdown Salary Suspension Act

HR 5792, the Government Shutdown Salary Suspension Act, requires that salaries for Members of Congress, the President, and Vice President be placed in escrow during government shutdowns. Specifically, during any pay period when a shutdown occurs (defined as a lapse in appropriations), the payroll administrator must withhold daily pay amounts based on the number of shutdown days in that period. These withheld funds remain in escrow until either the shutdown ends or the end of the current congressional term (for Congress) or presidential term (for the President/Vice President), whichever comes first. The bill ensures these suspensions align with constitutional compensation rules and applies to all relevant federal leadership during shutdowns.