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Congressional Pay Tied to Timely Budget Approval

A proposed constitutional amendment aims to link the salaries of Members of Congress to the timely approval of the budget. If Congress fails to agree on a budget before the start of the fiscal year, its members will not receive their compensation. This is intended to encourage faster action on government finances, potentially leading to greater stability and predictability in public spending.
Key points
Members of Congress will not be paid if the budget is not approved on time.
The change aims to accelerate the budget approval process by Congress.
Impacts the financial accountability of elected officials.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HJRES_7
Sponsor: Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]
Process start date: 2025-01-03
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit Members of Congress from receiving compensation during a fiscal year unless both Houses of Congress have agreed to a concurrent resolution on the budget for that fiscal year prior to the beginning of that fiscal year.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HJRES_7.

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 2025-01-03.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Members of Congress will not be paid if the budget is not approved on time.
  • The change aims to accelerate the budget approval process by Congress.
  • Impacts the financial accountability of elected officials.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-21.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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