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No Budget, No Pay: Congress Members' Salaries 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. Their salaries will be withheld until these crucial documents are passed. The goal is to motivate Congress to act promptly on national financial matters, potentially leading to more stable and predictable public spending.
Key points
Members of Congress will not be paid if the budget and funding bills are not approved by October 1st.
Payments will resume only after all required financial documents are passed.
The act is set to take effect on September 30, 2023.
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Print number: 117_S_950
Sponsor: Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN]
Process start date: 2021-03-24
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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_950.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-03-24.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Members of Congress will not be paid if the budget and funding bills are not approved by October 1st.
  • Payments will resume only after all required financial documents are passed.
  • The act is set to take effect on September 30, 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: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

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

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