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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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Do Your Job Act
Print number: HR 1802
Sponsor: Rep. Burchett, Tim [R-TN-2]
Process start date: 2021-03-11
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Summary & Status

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

A structured overview of the legislative process, official sources, status and civic context.

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 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.

Analysis and Potential Impact of HR 1802

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