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No Budget, No Pay Act: Congress Members Lose Salary for Delays

This law pressures Congress to complete its essential duty of passing the federal budget and funding bills on time. If the budget resolution and all spending bills are not approved by October 1st, Members of Congress will stop receiving their salaries. This aims to ensure timely funding for government operations, reducing the risk of shutdowns that affect public services.
Key points
Congressional pay is halted if the budget resolution and all regular appropriations bills are not passed by October 1st annually.
Members of Congress cannot receive back pay for the period during which the budget was delayed.
The law takes effect on September 30, 2025, promoting greater accountability in federal financial planning.
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Print number: 118_S_89
Sponsor: Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN]
Process start date: 2023-01-25
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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_S_89.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-01-25.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Congressional pay is halted if the budget resolution and all regular appropriations bills are not passed by October 1st annually.
  • Members of Congress cannot receive back pay for the period during which the budget was delayed.
  • The law takes effect on September 30, 2025, promoting greater accountability in federal financial 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 Sen. Braun, Mike [R-IN].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

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