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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit Members of Congress from receiving compensation during a fiscal year unless both Houses of Congress have agreed to a concurrent resolution on the budget for that fiscal year prior to the beginning of that fiscal year.

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Summary of Bill HJRES 4

Bill 118 hjres 4, also known as the "No Budget, No Pay Act," is a proposed amendment to the Constitution of the United States. The purpose of this bill is to prohibit Members of Congress from receiving their salaries during a fiscal year unless both the House of Representatives and the Senate have agreed to a concurrent resolution on the budget for that fiscal year before it begins.

This bill aims to incentivize Congress to pass a budget in a timely manner by tying their compensation to the budget process. If Congress fails to reach an agreement on the budget before the start of the fiscal year, Members of Congress would not receive their pay until a budget is passed.

The bill is designed to promote fiscal responsibility and accountability among Members of Congress, as it would require them to fulfill one of their primary responsibilities - passing a budget - in order to receive their salaries. Overall, the No Budget, No Pay Act seeks to encourage Congress to prioritize the budget process and ensure that the government is funded in a timely manner.

Congressional Summary of HJRES 4

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting Members of Congress from receiving compensation during a fiscal year unless both chambers have agreed to an identical concurrent resolution on the budget for that fiscal year before October 1.

Current Status of Bill HJRES 4

Bill HJRES 4 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 9, 2023. Bill HJRES 4 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on January 9, 2023.  Bill HJRES 4's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of January 9, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HJRES 4

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HJRES 4

Primary Policy Focus

Congress

Potential Impact Areas

- Budget process
- Constitution and constitutional amendments
- Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
- Legislative rules and procedure
- Members of Congress

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HJRES 4

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit Members of Congress from receiving compensation during a fiscal year unless both Houses of Congress have agreed to a concurrent resolution on the budget for that fiscal year prior to the beginning of that fiscal year.
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit Members of Congress from receiving compensation during a fiscal year unless both Houses of Congress have agreed to a concurrent resolution on the budget for that fiscal year prior to the beginning of that fiscal year.

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