When the government shuts down, hundreds of thousands of federal employees are often forced to work without pay or are sent home without a paycheck, and public services are halted. Many voters feel it is unfair for lawmakers to continue business as usual while the rest of the government is paralyzed.

If this becomes law, it creates a personal and professional incentive for Senators to avoid shutdowns. It ensures that while the American public is dealing with the consequences of a budget failure, Senators cannot use federal funds for travel, potentially forcing them to remain at the negotiating table.