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No Budget, No Pay: Congress Members' Salary Withheld Without Approved Budget

This act aims to ensure that members of Congress do not receive pay if they fail to approve a budget and all spending bills by October 1 of each fiscal year. This is intended to encourage timely action on government finances, potentially impacting the stability of public services and citizens' financial planning.
Key points
If Congress fails to approve a budget and spending bills by October 1, members of Congress will not receive their pay.
No pay will be issued for the period during which the budget is not approved, with no possibility of retroactive payment.
The act is scheduled to take effect on September 29, 2027.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_88
Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]
Process start date: 2025-01-14
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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 119_S_88.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-01-14.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • If Congress fails to approve a budget and spending bills by October 1, members of Congress will not receive their pay.
  • No pay will be issued for the period during which the budget is not approved, with no possibility of retroactive payment.
  • The act is scheduled to take effect on September 29, 2027.
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. Scott, Rick [R-FL].

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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