No Budget, No Pay Act

Hozzl · 2025-02-11T05:53:22Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 88 No Budget, No Pay Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on undefined. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/11/2025, 5:53 AM

Summary of Bill S 88

Bill 119 s 88, also known as the "No Budget, No Pay Act," aims to prevent Members of Congress from receiving their pay after October 1 of any fiscal year in which Congress has not approved a concurrent resolution on the budget and passed the regular appropriations bills. This bill is designed to incentivize Congress to pass a budget and appropriations bills in a timely manner, ensuring that the government is funded and able to operate effectively.

If Congress fails to meet these requirements by the October 1 deadline, Members of Congress would not receive their pay until the necessary budget and appropriations bills are passed. This measure is intended to hold Members of Congress accountable for their responsibilities in managing the country's finances and ensuring that the government can continue to function without interruption.

The "No Budget, No Pay Act" is a bipartisan effort to promote fiscal responsibility and accountability within Congress. By tying Members' pay to the timely passage of budget and appropriations bills, this bill aims to encourage cooperation and compromise in order to avoid government shutdowns and financial crises.

Congressional Summary of S 88

No Budget, No Pay Act

This bill prohibits Members of Congress from being paid in a fiscal year until both chambers approve the budget resolution and pass all regular appropriations bills for that fiscal year. Retroactive pay is prohibited for such a period.

This bill takes effect on September 29, 2027.

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Current Status of Bill S 88

Bill S 88 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 14, 2025. Bill S 88 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on January 14, 2025. Bill S 88's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. as of January 14, 2025

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A bill to provide that Members of Congress may not receive pay after October 1 of any fiscal year in which Congress has not approved a concurrent resolution on the budget and passed the regular appropriations bills.A bill to provide that Members of Congress may not receive pay after October 1 of any fiscal year in which Congress has not approved a concurrent resolution on the budget and passed the regular appropriations bills.

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