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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS

Senate BillS 88Government employee pay, benefits, personnel managementAppropriations

No Budget, No Pay Act

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WHAT THE BILL DOES

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Voters should care because this bill directly addresses a common frustration: Congress's struggle to pass budgets and spending bills on time, often leading to temporary government funding measures or even shutdowns. By withholding congressional pay, the bill aims to create a direct financial incentive for lawmakers to complete their basic legislative duties promptly.

If this bill becomes law, it could potentially reduce the frequency of budget stalemates and eleventh-hour deals, leading to more stable government operations. If it doesn't pass, the current system, where members' pay is generally unaffected by budget delays, would continue.

KEY PROVISIONS

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PROVISION 01

Requires Congress to approve a budget resolution and pass all regular appropriations bills by October 1st of each fiscal year.

This provision sets a clear, non-negotiable deadline for fundamental legislative tasks.

PROVISION 02

Prevents Members of Congress from receiving pay for any period after October 1st if the budget resolution and appropriations bills are not approved and passed.

This creates a direct financial consequence for lawmakers if they fail to meet the established deadlines.

PROVISION 03

Prohibits Members of Congress from receiving retroactive pay for any period during which their pay was withheld due to non-compliance.

This ensures that the financial penalty is real and permanent, not just a delayed payment.

PROVISION 04

Designates the Chairs of the House and Senate Budget and Appropriations Committees to determine whether Congress is in compliance with the deadlines.

This clarifies who is responsible for officially declaring whether the conditions for withholding pay have been met.

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JAN 14

Introduced in Senate

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JAN 14

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

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BILL INFO

TypeSenate Bill

NumberS 88

Congress119th

StatusIn Committee

IntroducedJan 14, 2025

Last actionJan 14, 2025

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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · HOMELAND SECURITY AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JAN 14, 2025

Senate BillS 88Government employee pay, benefits, personnel managementAppropriations

No Budget, No Pay Act

INTRODUCED JAN 14, 2025· LAST ACTION JAN 14, 2025

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WHAT THE BILL DOES

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KEY PROVISIONS

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Requires Congress to approve a budget resolution and pass all regular appropriations bills by October 1st of each fiscal year.

This provision sets a clear, non-negotiable deadline for fundamental legislative tasks.

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Prevents Members of Congress from receiving pay for any period after October 1st if the budget resolution and appropriations bills are not approved and passed.

This creates a direct financial consequence for lawmakers if they fail to meet the established deadlines.

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Prohibits Members of Congress from receiving retroactive pay for any period during which their pay was withheld due to non-compliance.

This ensures that the financial penalty is real and permanent, not just a delayed payment.

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Designates the Chairs of the House and Senate Budget and Appropriations Committees to determine whether Congress is in compliance with the deadlines.

This clarifies who is responsible for officially declaring whether the conditions for withholding pay have been met.

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Not later than October 1 of each fiscal year

Congress must approve a concurrent resolution on the budget and pass all regular appropriations bills.

September 29, 2027

The Act will take effect.

PENALTIES & ENFORCEMENT

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TYPE	AMOUNT	WHO
administrative	Withholding of regular pay	Any Member of Congress

GLOSSARY

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Concurrent Resolution on the Budget: A plan adopted by both the House and Senate that sets overall spending and revenue targets for the upcoming fiscal year, but it does not become law and does not require the President's signature.
Appropriations Bills: Laws that legally allow the government to spend money for specific programs and agencies. There are typically 12 main appropriations bills passed each year to fund the federal government.
Fiscal Year: The 12-month period that the federal government uses for budgeting and accounting. The U.S. federal fiscal year begins on October 1st and ends on September 30th of the following calendar year.
Member of Congress: An elected official serving in either the U.S. House of Representatives or the U.S. Senate.
Retroactive Pay: Payments for work performed in the past, or for a period during which pay was withheld, that is given at a later date.

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