Most federal workers and service members would keep getting paid during a shutdown. Members of Congress, the President, the Vice President, and some senior White House officials would have pay delayed until the shutdown ends or a set legal deadline arrives.
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MAGA Act is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, and House Administration, 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.
Latest action on H.R. 5802: Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, and House Administration, 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.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects federal workers, service members, payroll offices, and top federal leaders during a shutdown. Most workers would see their pay protected. Some elected leaders and senior political officials would have pay delayed or blocked under the bill's rules.
Why this matters: Shutdowns can leave federal workers unpaid even when many still have to work. This bill would reduce that paycheck risk for most federal workers and service members. It would also make top elected officials wait for some pay during shutdowns, though they would still receive it later. The bill could change how shutdowns are felt by workers and leaders, but it does not say how agencies would handle every shutdown operation.
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Officially: MAGA Act
Most federal workers and service members would keep getting paid during a shutdown. Members of Congress, the President, the Vice President, and some senior White House officials would have pay delayed until the shutdown ends or a set legal deadline arrives.
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Where it stands
Sitting in Appropriations
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Where this bill is in the process
Introduced
Introduced in House
House Committee
Under House committee consideration
Latest: Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, and House Administration, 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. (10/21/2025)
House Floor Vote
Voted on by House
Passed House
Approved by House
Senate Review
Sent to Senate for consideration
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
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