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Congressional Accountability for Balanced Budget: Pay Withholding and Supermajority Vote

This act aims to compel Congress to pass a balanced budget. If Congress fails to adopt such a budget, members' salaries may be withheld. Additionally, any measure increasing government revenue will require a three-fifths supermajority vote, aiming to limit tax increases.
Key points
Withholding of Congressional members' salaries if a balanced budget is not adopted by a specific deadline.
Requirement that outlays do not exceed receipts and are not more than 18% of projected GDP from fiscal year 2035 onwards.
Introduction of a three-fifths supermajority vote requirement in both Houses of Congress for any bill increasing revenue (e.g., taxes).
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_45
Sponsor: Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT]
Process start date: 2025-01-09
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Balanced Budget Accountability Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_45.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-01-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Withholding of Congressional members' salaries if a balanced budget is not adopted by a specific deadline.
  • Requirement that outlays do not exceed receipts and are not more than 18% of projected GDP from fiscal year 2035 onwards.
  • Introduction of a three-fifths supermajority vote requirement in both Houses of Congress for any bill increasing revenue (e.g., taxes).
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 Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT].

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 2025-12-23.

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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