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Do Your Job Act: Changes to Congressional Pay and Budget Accountability

This act aims to change how members of Congress are paid. If Congress fails to agree on a budget for a fiscal year, their salaries will be reduced. Additionally, the act repeals the automatic appropriation of funds for their salaries, meaning their pay will require explicit budget approval.
Key points
10% pay reduction for Members of Congress if a budget resolution is not agreed upon by the fiscal year start.
Repeals automatic funding for Congressional salaries, requiring explicit appropriations.
Changes take effect after the November 2022 federal elections.
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Print number: 117_HR_1802
Sponsor: Rep. Burchett, Tim [R-TN-2]
Process start date: 2021-03-11
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Do Your Job Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_1802.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-03-11.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • 10% pay reduction for Members of Congress if a budget resolution is not agreed upon by the fiscal year start.
  • Repeals automatic funding for Congressional salaries, requiring explicit appropriations.
  • Changes take effect after the November 2022 federal elections.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Burchett, Tim [R-TN-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

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