Congress Members' Salaries Withheld for Budget Delays
This bill aims to encourage Congress to pass appropriation bills on time. If Congress fails to pass the budget by the fiscal year's start, members' salaries will be held in an escrow account. Payments will be released only after the budget is passed or at the end of the congressional term, promoting fiscal responsibility.
Key points
Salaries of Congress members will be withheld if appropriation bills are not passed on time.
Funds will be held in escrow and released upon budget passage or at the end of the congressional term.
The goal is to ensure timely approval of essential government funding.
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