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To provide that the salaries of Members of a House of Congress will be held in escrow if that House has not agreed to a concurrent resolution on the budget for the next fiscal year by April 15.
1/8/2025, 1:40 PM
Summary of Bill HR 208
Bill 119 hr 208, also known as the "No Budget, No Pay Act," proposes that if the House of Congress has not agreed to a concurrent resolution on the budget for the upcoming fiscal year by April 15, the salaries of Members of that House will be held in escrow. This means that their pay will be withheld until a budget agreement is reached.
The purpose of this bill is to incentivize Members of Congress to work together and come to a timely agreement on the federal budget. By tying their salaries to the budget process, it aims to encourage lawmakers to prioritize this important task and avoid unnecessary delays.
If passed, this legislation would hold Members of Congress accountable for their failure to pass a budget on time, potentially leading to more efficient and effective budget negotiations. It is a bipartisan effort to promote fiscal responsibility and ensure that the government operates in a timely and responsible manner.
The purpose of this bill is to incentivize Members of Congress to work together and come to a timely agreement on the federal budget. By tying their salaries to the budget process, it aims to encourage lawmakers to prioritize this important task and avoid unnecessary delays.
If passed, this legislation would hold Members of Congress accountable for their failure to pass a budget on time, potentially leading to more efficient and effective budget negotiations. It is a bipartisan effort to promote fiscal responsibility and ensure that the government operates in a timely and responsible manner.
Congressional Summary of HR 208
No Budget, No Pay Act
This bill withholds the salaries of Members of a chamber of Congress that has not agreed to a budget resolution for the next fiscal year by April 15, as required by the Congressional Budget Act of 1974.
Salaries are withheld from April 16 until the earlier of (1) the day on which the chamber of Congress agrees to a budget resolution for the next fiscal year, or (2) the last day of the Congress.
Current Status of Bill HR 208
Bill HR 208 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 3, 2025. Bill HR 208 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 3, 2025. Bill HR 208's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. as of January 3, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 208
Total Number of Sponsors
4Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
4Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 208
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 208
To provide that the salaries of Members of a House of Congress will be held in escrow if that House has not agreed to a concurrent resolution on the budget for the next fiscal year by April 15.
To provide that the salaries of Members of a House of Congress will be held in escrow if that House has not agreed to a concurrent resolution on the budget for the next fiscal year by April 15.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 208
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