No Budget, No Pay Act
January 14, 2025
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Where This Stands
Currently in_committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
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If enacted, this bill would link the personal compensation of members of Congress to the timely passage of federal budget legislation, potentially impacting their income during government shutdowns or budget delays.
Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.
Members of Congress
Their salary payments would be contingent upon the timely passage of federal budget legislation.
Current stage: in_committee.
Floor Vote.
Summary
Why It Matters
If enacted, this bill would link the personal compensation of members of Congress to the timely passage of federal budget legislation, potentially impacting their income during government shutdowns or budget delays.
Key Facts
- The bill is designated as 'S' (Senate bill).
- The bill has been read twice in the Senate.
- The bill has been referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs for further consideration.
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Legislative Accountability Mechanism
The bill represents a recurring legislative strategy to use financial incentives to force congressional action on budget deadlines.
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