No Budget, No Pay: Congress Members' Salaries Withheld Without Approved Budget
This bill aims to ensure that members of Congress do not receive their pay if they fail to approve a budget and regular appropriations bills by October 1st of each year. This means that if Congress does not fulfill its budgetary duties on time, their salaries will be withheld, encouraging more timely action. For citizens, this potentially translates to greater accountability and efficiency in the legislative process concerning public spending.
Key points
Withholding of salaries for Members of Congress if the budget and appropriations bills are not approved by October 1st.
No retroactive pay for any period during which the budget was not approved.
The act is set to take effect on February 1, 2024.
Status:
Expired
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