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S.Res. 551 (116th)

A resolution providing that the salaries of Senators shall be held in escrow until the Senate has passed legislation that appropriately addresses the COVID-19 outbreak.

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Introduced

24 March 2020

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Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S2013)

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7 April 2025

Summary

This resolution requires the Office of the Secretary of the Senate to temporarily hold the salaries of Senators in escrow until the Senate has passed certain legislation that addresses the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) outbreak. The funds shall be held in escrow beginning on March 25, 2020, and ending on the earlier of (1) the date that the Senate passes COVID-19 relief legislation (i.e., legislation that the majority leader of the Senate determines appropriately addresses the COVID-19 outbreak); and (2) the last day of the 116th Congress.

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