During U.S. federal government shutdowns, congressional staff generally do not receive paychecks for pay periods that fall during the shutdown but receive backpay after funding is restored; members of Congress can elect administrative withholding of their salary during a shutdown but must receive the withheld amounts as backpay once the government is funded again.
January 01, 2025
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Operational practices for congressional pay and staff pay during federal funding lapses