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Presidential Budget Accountability: No Pay for Late Submission

This act aims to ensure the President and cabinet members submit the annual budget to Congress on time. If the budget is not submitted by the first Monday in February, their salaries will be withheld and placed in an escrow account until submission. This promotes transparency and accountability in national financial planning, indirectly affecting economic stability and public service availability for citizens.
Key points
The President and cabinet members will not receive pay if the annual budget is not submitted to Congress by the first Monday in February.
The President's pay will be held in an escrow account and released only after the budget is submitted, to comply with constitutional requirements.
These provisions apply to the fiscal year 2025 budget and subsequent years, impacting the timeliness of public spending planning.
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Print number: 118_HR_7614
Sponsor: Rep. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1]
Process start date: 2024-03-11
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Presidential Budget Accountability Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_7614.

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 2024-03-11.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The President and cabinet members will not receive pay if the annual budget is not submitted to Congress by the first Monday in February.
  • The President's pay will be held in an escrow account and released only after the budget is submitted, to comply with constitutional requirements.
  • These provisions apply to the fiscal year 2025 budget and subsequent years, impacting the timeliness of public spending planning.
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. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.

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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