No Budget, No Pay: Congress Members Lose Salary for Budget Delays.
This law aims to increase Congressional accountability by requiring the timely approval of the federal budget and spending bills by October 1st annually. If Congress fails to meet this deadline, its members will lose their salary for the duration of the delay, with no possibility of receiving retroactive pay. This measure is designed to ensure timely funding for public services and prevent government shutdowns.
Key points
Congressional pay is stopped if the budget resolution and all regular appropriations bills are not passed by October 1st of the fiscal year.
Lost pay cannot be recovered retroactively, creating a strong incentive for timely legislative action.
The law is scheduled to take effect on September 29, 2027.
Status:
Introduced
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