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S88FEDERALin_committee

No Budget, No Pay Act

January 14, 2025

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Where This Stands

Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Passed
Signed

Currently in_committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Last action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.Jan 14, 2025
Lead sponsor

Version history

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The Frame

What this does

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.

Who is mentioned in the record

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.

What changed

Current stage: in_committee.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This bill proposes a policy that would withhold pay for members of Congress if they fail to pass a federal budget on time. It is currently in the early stages of the legislative process.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this bill do?
It proposes that members of Congress should not receive pay if they do not pass a federal budget by the required deadline.
Has this bill become law?
No, it is currently in the committee review stage.

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Discoveries

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policy shift90% confidence

Legislative Accountability Mechanism

The bill represents a recurring legislative strategy to use financial incentives to force congressional action on budget deadlines.

Connected Entities

organizationCommittee on Homeland Security and Governmental AffairsThe committee to which the bill was referred for review.Map →

Analysis Score

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  • Significance65
    How much this matters to a regular citizen
  • Controversy50
    Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
  • Entertainment20
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  • Buzz30
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