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No Budget, No Pay: Congress Unpaid for Delays

This act aims to ensure that Members of Congress do not receive compensation if they fail to approve a budget or pass government funding bills on time. This means citizens can expect greater accountability and timeliness in the legislative process, potentially reducing the risk of government shutdowns and associated inconveniences.
Key points
Members of Congress will not be paid if they fail to agree on a budget resolution by April 15 for the upcoming fiscal year.
Members of Congress will not be paid if they fail to pass all regular appropriation bills by September 30 for the upcoming fiscal year.
These provisions apply starting with the 119th Congress and include delegates but exclude the Vice President.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_5653
Sponsor: Rep. Nickel, Wiley [D-NC-13]
Process start date: 2023-09-21
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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 118_HR_5653.

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 2023-09-21.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Members of Congress will not be paid if they fail to agree on a budget resolution by April 15 for the upcoming fiscal year.
  • Members of Congress will not be paid if they fail to pass all regular appropriation bills by September 30 for the upcoming fiscal year.
  • These provisions apply starting with the 119th Congress and include delegates but exclude the Vice President.
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. Nickel, Wiley [D-NC-13].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4935-4936)

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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