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Inaction Has Consequences Act
12/15/2023, 3:53 PM
Summary of Bill HR 224
Bill 118 hr 224, also known as the Inaction Has Consequences Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to hold government officials accountable for failing to take action on important issues that impact the American people.
The bill outlines specific consequences for government officials who do not fulfill their duties, such as withholding their pay or imposing fines. It also requires officials to provide regular updates on the progress of their work and to explain any delays or setbacks.
Additionally, the Inaction Has Consequences Act aims to increase transparency and accountability in government by requiring officials to publicly disclose any conflicts of interest that may affect their decision-making. Overall, this bill is designed to ensure that government officials are held accountable for their actions, or lack thereof, and to encourage them to act in the best interests of the American people.
The bill outlines specific consequences for government officials who do not fulfill their duties, such as withholding their pay or imposing fines. It also requires officials to provide regular updates on the progress of their work and to explain any delays or setbacks.
Additionally, the Inaction Has Consequences Act aims to increase transparency and accountability in government by requiring officials to publicly disclose any conflicts of interest that may affect their decision-making. Overall, this bill is designed to ensure that government officials are held accountable for their actions, or lack thereof, and to encourage them to act in the best interests of the American people.
Congressional Summary of HR 224
Inaction Has Consequences Act
This bill withholds the salaries of Members of a chamber of Congress that has not passed each of the annual appropriations bills before the beginning of the fiscal year, beginning with FY2024. Salaries are released on the earlier of (1) the date on which the chamber of Congress passes the bills, or (2) the last day of the Congress.
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Current Status of Bill HR 224
Bill HR 224 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 9, 2023. Bill HR 224 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on January 9, 2023. Bill HR 224's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. as of January 9, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 224
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 224
Primary Policy Focus
Economics and Public FinancePotential Impact Areas
- Appropriations
- Budget process
- Executive agency funding and structure
- Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
- Legislative rules and procedure
- Members of Congress
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 224
Inaction Has Consequences Act
Inaction Has Consequences Act
To hold the salaries of Members of a House of Congress in escrow if the House of Congress does not pass regular appropriation bills on a timely basis during a Congress, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 224
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