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Congress Members Lose Pay Without Budget
Recent Bills/Congress Members Lose Pay Without Budget

Congress Members Lose Pay Without Budget

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Introduced1 year ago
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Why This Matters

This bill stops Members of Congress from getting paid if they do not approve a budget by October 1 each year.

If Congress fails to approve a budget by October 1, its members will not receive any pay starting in 2027.
Who this affects
Members of Congress · Senators · Representatives
What changes is this bill making?
  1. 1Members of Congress will not receive their salaries if they fail to approve a budget by October 1 each year.
  2. 2The bill requires Congress to pass all necessary appropriations bills to ensure government funding.
  3. 3The determination of compliance with the budget approval will be made by specific congressional leaders.
  4. 4No retroactive pay will be given to Congress members for any period they do not comply with the budget requirement.
  5. 5The law will take effect on September 29, 2027, impacting future congressional sessions.
Read the detailed summary

No Budget, No Pay Act This bill prohibits Members of Congress from being paid in a fiscal year until both chambers approve the budget resolution and pass all regular appropriations bills for that fiscal year. Retroactive pay is prohibited for such a period. This bill takes effect on September 29, 2027.

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IntroducedCurrentJan 14, 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

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The President

Joe Biden
46th President
Awaiting Vote
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