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No Pay for House Members Without Speaker Election

This proposed bill aims to reduce the pay of House of Representatives members if they fail to elect a Speaker on the first day of a new Congress. This means that if politicians do not reach an agreement on this key issue, their salaries will be reduced for each day of delay, encouraging quicker action. For citizens, this could mean greater accountability and efficiency in government operations.
Key points
If a Speaker is not elected on the first day of a Congress, House members' pay will be reduced for each day of delay.
For the current Congress (118th), salaries will be held in an escrow account and released only upon the Speaker's election or at the end of the term.
The goal is to incentivize politicians to promptly and efficiently elect a House leader, potentially improving legislative efficiency.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_141
Sponsor: Rep. Craig, Angie [D-MN-2]
Process start date: 2023-01-09
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

No Pay for Disarray Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_141.

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 2023-01-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • If a Speaker is not elected on the first day of a Congress, House members' pay will be reduced for each day of delay.
  • For the current Congress (118th), salaries will be held in an escrow account and released only upon the Speaker's election or at the end of the term.
  • The goal is to incentivize politicians to promptly and efficiently elect a House leader, potentially improving legislative efficiency.
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. Craig, Angie [D-MN-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 2025-12-24.

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