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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.
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Print number: 118_HR_5853
Sponsor: Rep. Ogles, Andrew [R-TN-5]
Process start date: 2023-09-29
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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_5853.

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 2023-09-29.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • 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.
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. Ogles, Andrew [R-TN-5].

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 2025-12-25.

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