Bill > S88

This bill introduces the "No Budget, No Pay Act," which mandates that Members of Congress (defined as representatives and senators, excluding the Vice President) will not receive their pay if they fail to complete two critical budgetary tasks by October 1st of each fiscal year: first, approving a concurrent resolution on the budget as outlined in the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act, and second, passing all regular appropriations bills. If Congress does not meet these requirements, the Budget and Appropriations Chairs for both the Senate and House of Representatives will determine the number of days members cannot be paid, and during that period, no funds may be appropriated from the U.S. Treasury for congressional salaries. Furthermore, members will not receive retroactive pay for any period of non-compliance. The bill includes specific provisions for how the House and Senate will request and certify these determinations, with each chamber's administrative leadership submitting requests to their respective Budget and Appropriations Chairs. This legislation is designed to incentivize Congress to complete its budget and spending responsibilities in a timely manner, with an effective date of September 29, 2027.

Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/88/all-info