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No Budget, No Pay: Congressional Salaries Withheld Without Budget Resolution

This act aims to incentivize Congress to pass a budget promptly. If either the House or Senate fails to agree on a budget resolution by April 15, 2023, their members' salaries will be held in an escrow account. Payments will only be released once a budget is agreed upon or at the end of the current Congress, ensuring focus on critical national financial tasks.
Key points
Congressional members' salaries will be withheld if the 2024 budget is not agreed upon by April 15, 2023.
Withheld funds will be held in an escrow account and released only after a budget is passed or at the end of the current Congress.
The act aims to accelerate the federal budget approval process.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_225
Sponsor: Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1]
Process start date: 2023-01-09
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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 118_HR_225.

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:

  • Congressional members' salaries will be withheld if the 2024 budget is not agreed upon by April 15, 2023.
  • Withheld funds will be held in an escrow account and released only after a budget is passed or at the end of the current Congress.
  • The act aims to accelerate the federal budget approval process.
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. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

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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