No Vote, No Raise Act

Hozzl · 2023-12-15T15:53:27Z

Explore the details of House Bill 265 No Vote, No Raise Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Congress. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/15/2023, 3:53 PM

Summary of Bill HR 265

The Bill 118 hr 265, also known as the No Vote, No Raise Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to prevent members of Congress from receiving pay raises if they fail to vote on budget resolutions.

Under the No Vote, No Raise Act, if a member of Congress does not vote on a budget resolution, they will not be eligible for a pay raise for that fiscal year. This is aimed at incentivizing members of Congress to fulfill their duty of voting on important budgetary matters that impact the country's finances.

The bill has garnered support from both sides of the political aisle, with proponents arguing that it is important for members of Congress to actively participate in the budgeting process and not shirk their responsibilities. Critics, however, have raised concerns about the potential for this bill to be used as a political tool to punish members of Congress for their voting decisions. Overall, the No Vote, No Raise Act is a proposed piece of legislation that seeks to hold members of Congress accountable for their voting behavior on budget resolutions by tying their pay raises to their voting record.

Congressional Summary of HR 265

No Vote, No Raise Act

This bill eliminates automatic pay adjustments for Members of Congress.

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Current Status of Bill HR 265

Bill HR 265 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 10, 2023. Bill HR 265 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on January 10, 2023. Bill HR 265's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of January 10, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 265

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 265

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Congress

Potential Impact Areas

Government employee pay, benefits, personnel managementInflation and pricesMembers of Congress

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 265

No Vote, No Raise ActNo Vote, No Raise ActTo eliminate automatic pay adjustments for Members of Congress, and for other purposes.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 265

Robert E. Latta

Ohio(Republican)

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