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No Budget, No Pay: Congress's Salary Withheld for Delays

This act aims to ensure that members of Congress do not receive their pay if they fail to approve the budget and government funding bills by October 1st of each year. This means that if Congress does not fulfill its budgetary duties on time, their salaries will be withheld, encouraging faster action and preventing government shutdowns. For citizens, this could lead to greater stability in government operations and a reduced risk of disruptions to public services.
Key points
Members of Congress will not be paid if they fail to approve the budget and appropriations bills by October 1st.
Pay will be withheld until all required budget documents are passed.
The act is set to take effect on September 29, 2023.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_2765
Sponsor: Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN]
Process start date: 2021-09-21
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

No Budget, No Pay Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_2765.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-09-21.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Members of Congress will not be paid if they fail to approve the budget and appropriations bills by October 1st.
  • Pay will be withheld until all required budget documents are passed.
  • The act is set to take effect on September 29, 2023.
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 Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 126.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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