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Congress Pay Cut for Speaker Election Delays

This 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 cannot agree on a leader for the House, their salaries will be cut for each day of delay. This is intended to encourage faster action and more efficient management of the legislative process, which could indirectly affect government efficiency.
Key points
Members of the House of Representatives will have their pay reduced if a Speaker is not elected on the first day of Congress.
The reduction will be equal to one day's pay for each day of delay in electing a Speaker.
These provisions will apply starting from the 119th Congress and subsequent Congresses, aiming to increase political accountability.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_352
Sponsor: Rep. Vasquez, Gabe [D-NM-2]
Process start date: 2023-01-12
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

McCARTHY Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_352.

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 2023-01-12.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Members of the House of Representatives will have their pay reduced if a Speaker is not elected on the first day of Congress.
  • The reduction will be equal to one day's pay for each day of delay in electing a Speaker.
  • These provisions will apply starting from the 119th Congress and subsequent Congresses, aiming to increase political accountability.
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. Vasquez, Gabe [D-NM-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 2025-12-25.

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