Congress Pay Cut for Budget Failure, Ends Automatic Salary Payments
This bill aims to increase accountability within Congress. If Congress fails to agree on a budget by the fiscal year's start, members' salaries will be cut by 10%. Additionally, it repeals the automatic appropriation of funds for congressional salaries, meaning their pay will require separate approval, similar to other public expenditures. Citizens might perceive their representatives as more motivated to act efficiently on national financial matters.
Key points
Members of Congress will face a 10% pay cut if they fail to agree on a national budget by the start of the fiscal year.
The automatic payment of congressional salaries will be abolished, requiring separate approval for their compensation.
These changes are set to take effect after the federal elections in November 2024.
Status:
Expired
Record your position for audit.
Why does your vote on bills matter?
It creates raw, undeniable proof. Civic Will provides the permanent data to verify the Government's loyalty towards its citizens
(explained here).
Start recording it now.