Bill > HF715

This bill proposes an automatic resignation mechanism for Iowa's members of Congress that would be triggered by two specific legislative failures: if the U.S. Congress fails to pass a budget by October 31 of each year, or if the Iowa congressional representative or senator votes in favor of a continuing resolution that automatically extends government funding. Under this proposed law, such actions would be considered an effective resignation from office, with the congressional seat automatically becoming vacant and subject to replacement through existing legal procedures for filling congressional vacancies. The bill aims to incentivize more timely and decisive federal budgeting by creating a potential personal consequence for Iowa's congressional delegation if they do not meet specific budgetary deadlines or continue to rely on stopgap funding measures. This legislation represents a unique state-level attempt to pressure federal lawmakers into more prompt and substantive budget negotiations by introducing a direct political consequence for procedural delays or temporary funding approaches.

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https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=HF715