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US S219

US S219
No Budget, No Pay Act


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Introduced
02/01/2023
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025

Introduced Session

118th Congress

Bill Summary

A bill to provide that Members of Congress may not receive pay after October 1 of any fiscal year in which Congress has not approved a concurrent resolution on the budget and passed the regular appropriations bills.

AI Summary

This bill, the "No Budget, No Pay Act," proposes that members of Congress may not receive pay after October 1 of any fiscal year in which Congress has not approved a concurrent resolution on the budget and passed the regular appropriations bills. The bill defines key terms, such as "Budget and Appropriations Chairs," "House Budget and Appropriations Chairs," and "Senate Budget and Appropriations Chairs." It requires Congress to approve a budget resolution and pass all regular appropriations bills by October 1 each fiscal year, and if they fail to do so, members of Congress will not be paid until they comply. The bill also outlines the process for determining compliance and the period of non-payment. The Act is set to take effect on September 29, 2025.

Sponsors (13)

Last Action

Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 11. (on 02/02/2023)

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