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Budget Enhancement Act: Withholding Congressional Salaries and Budget Planning Changes.

This act modifies how the national budget is planned, removing automatic spending increases due to inflation. Crucially for citizens, it mandates that members of Congress will have their salaries withheld if they fail to agree on the next year's budget by April 15th. This aims to increase accountability for timely budget approval.
Key points
No more automatic budget increases for inflation: This means the government will need to plan spending more precisely, without "hidden" growth from inflation.
Congressional salary withholding: If Congress fails to pass a budget by April 15th, their salaries will be held in escrow until a budget is agreed upon or the term ends. This encourages faster action.
Accountability for timely presidential budget submission: Directors of the President's budget office may lose pay if the budget is not submitted to Congress on time.
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Print number: 117_HR_7262
Sponsor: Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5]
Process start date: 2022-03-29
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Budget Process Enhancement Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_7262.

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 2022-03-29.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • No more automatic budget increases for inflation: This means the government will need to plan spending more precisely, without "hidden" growth from inflation.
  • Congressional salary withholding: If Congress fails to pass a budget by April 15th, their salaries will be held in escrow until a budget is agreed upon or the term ends. This encourages faster action.
  • Accountability for timely presidential budget submission: Directors of the President's budget office may lose pay if the budget is not submitted to Congress on time.
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. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5].

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 2025-12-28.

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