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No Work, No Pay Act of 2021
12/31/2022, 5:36 AM
Summary of Bill HR 5443
Bill 117 HR 5443, also known as the No Work, No Pay Act of 2021, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to ensure that members of Congress do not receive their salaries if they fail to pass a budget on time.
The bill states that if Congress does not pass a budget by the start of the fiscal year, members of Congress will not receive their pay until a budget is passed. This is meant to incentivize members of Congress to work together and come to an agreement on the budget in a timely manner.
The No Work, No Pay Act of 2021 aims to hold members of Congress accountable for their actions and ensure that they are working in the best interest of the American people. By tying their pay to the passing of a budget, it is hoped that Congress will be more motivated to work together and avoid government shutdowns. Overall, the No Work, No Pay Act of 2021 is a bipartisan effort to encourage timely budget negotiations and hold members of Congress accountable for their actions. It is a step towards ensuring that the government functions efficiently and effectively for the benefit of all Americans.
The bill states that if Congress does not pass a budget by the start of the fiscal year, members of Congress will not receive their pay until a budget is passed. This is meant to incentivize members of Congress to work together and come to an agreement on the budget in a timely manner.
The No Work, No Pay Act of 2021 aims to hold members of Congress accountable for their actions and ensure that they are working in the best interest of the American people. By tying their pay to the passing of a budget, it is hoped that Congress will be more motivated to work together and avoid government shutdowns. Overall, the No Work, No Pay Act of 2021 is a bipartisan effort to encourage timely budget negotiations and hold members of Congress accountable for their actions. It is a step towards ensuring that the government functions efficiently and effectively for the benefit of all Americans.
Congressional Summary of HR 5443
No Work, No Pay Act of 2021
This bill prohibits Members of Congress from being paid during a government shutdown, beginning with the 118th Congress.
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Current Status of Bill HR 5443
Bill HR 5443 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 30, 2021. Bill HR 5443 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on September 30, 2021. Bill HR 5443's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, 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 September 30, 2021
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5443
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
4Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
4Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5443
Primary Policy Focus
CongressAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5443
To prohibit the pay of Members of Congress during periods in which a Government shutdown is in effect, and for other purposes.
No Work, No Pay Act of 2021
No Work, No Pay Act of 2021
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 5443
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