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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.
1/14/2025, 9:42 PM
Summary of Bill HJRES 7
Bill 119 hjres 7, also known as the "No Budget, No Pay Act," proposes an amendment to the Constitution of the United States that would 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.
The purpose of this bill is to incentivize Congress to pass a budget in a timely manner and avoid government shutdowns by tying their pay to the budget process. Currently, Congress has faced criticism for failing to pass budgets on time, leading to uncertainty and inefficiency in government operations.
If this bill were to become law, Members of Congress would only receive their salaries if they have successfully passed a budget resolution before the start of the fiscal year. This would hold lawmakers accountable for their responsibility to pass a budget and ensure that government operations are funded in a timely manner. Overall, the No Budget, No Pay Act aims to promote fiscal responsibility and accountability within Congress by linking lawmakers' compensation to their ability to pass a budget on time.
The purpose of this bill is to incentivize Congress to pass a budget in a timely manner and avoid government shutdowns by tying their pay to the budget process. Currently, Congress has faced criticism for failing to pass budgets on time, leading to uncertainty and inefficiency in government operations.
If this bill were to become law, Members of Congress would only receive their salaries if they have successfully passed a budget resolution before the start of the fiscal year. This would hold lawmakers accountable for their responsibility to pass a budget and ensure that government operations are funded in a timely manner. Overall, the No Budget, No Pay Act aims to promote fiscal responsibility and accountability within Congress by linking lawmakers' compensation to their ability to pass a budget on time.
Congressional Summary of HJRES 7
This joint resolution proposes amending the U.S. Constitution to prohibit Members of Congress from receiving compensation unless both chambers have agreed to a fiscal year budget prior to the start of the fiscal year. The amendment applies beginning in the fiscal year after the amendment is ratified and becomes a valid part of the Constitution.
Under Article V of the U.S. Constitution, both chambers of Congress may propose an amendment by a vote of two-thirds of all Members present for such vote. A proposed amendment must be ratified by the states as prescribed in Article V.
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Current Status of Bill HJRES 7
Bill HJRES 7 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 3, 2025. Bill HJRES 7 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 3, 2025. Bill HJRES 7's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of January 3, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HJRES 7
Total Number of Sponsors
8Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
8Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HJRES 7
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CongressAlternate Title(s) of Bill HJRES 7
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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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HJRES 7
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