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No Budget, No Pay Act

USA119th CongressHR-208| House 
| Updated: 1/3/2025
Robert J. Wittman

Robert J. Wittman

Republican Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (3)
Randy Fine (Republican)Jennifer A. Kiggans (Republican)Vern Buchanan (Republican)

Committee on House Administration

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation proposes that if either the House of Representatives or the Senate does not agree to a concurrent resolution on the budget for the upcoming fiscal year by April 15th, the salaries of its Members will be placed into an escrow account. This action would commence on April 16th and continue until the respective chamber passes the budget resolution. The bill aims to create a strong incentive for Congress to fulfill its budgetary responsibilities in a timely manner. Funds held in escrow would be released to Members only after the budget resolution is adopted by their chamber or, at the latest, on the last day of that Congress. This provision ensures compliance with the Twenty-Seventh Amendment , which prohibits changes to congressional compensation during a term. The measure applies to all Members of Congress, including Delegates and Resident Commissioners, and is set to take effect for fiscal year 2026 and all subsequent fiscal years.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-129
No Budget, No Pay Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-236
No Budget, No Pay Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-5653
No Budget, No Pay Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-5853
No Budget, No Pay Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-225
No Budget, No Pay Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-178
No Budget, No Pay Act
Jan 3, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 3, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Jan 14, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-88
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-129
    No Budget, No Pay Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-236
    No Budget, No Pay Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-5653
    No Budget, No Pay Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-5853
    No Budget, No Pay Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-225
    No Budget, No Pay Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-178
    No Budget, No Pay Act


  • January 3, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 3, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.


  • January 14, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-88
    Introduced in Senate

Economics and Public Finance

Related Bills

  • HR 119-113: Budget Process Enhancement Act
Budget deficits and national debtBudget processCongressional oversightGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementMembers of Congress

No Budget, No Pay Act

USA119th CongressHR-208| House 
| Updated: 1/3/2025
This legislation proposes that if either the House of Representatives or the Senate does not agree to a concurrent resolution on the budget for the upcoming fiscal year by April 15th, the salaries of its Members will be placed into an escrow account. This action would commence on April 16th and continue until the respective chamber passes the budget resolution. The bill aims to create a strong incentive for Congress to fulfill its budgetary responsibilities in a timely manner. Funds held in escrow would be released to Members only after the budget resolution is adopted by their chamber or, at the latest, on the last day of that Congress. This provision ensures compliance with the Twenty-Seventh Amendment , which prohibits changes to congressional compensation during a term. The measure applies to all Members of Congress, including Delegates and Resident Commissioners, and is set to take effect for fiscal year 2026 and all subsequent fiscal years.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-129
No Budget, No Pay Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-236
No Budget, No Pay Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-5653
No Budget, No Pay Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-5853
No Budget, No Pay Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-225
No Budget, No Pay Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-178
No Budget, No Pay Act
Jan 3, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 3, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Jan 14, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-88
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-129
    No Budget, No Pay Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-236
    No Budget, No Pay Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-5653
    No Budget, No Pay Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-5853
    No Budget, No Pay Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-225
    No Budget, No Pay Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-178
    No Budget, No Pay Act


  • January 3, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 3, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.


  • January 14, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-88
    Introduced in Senate
Robert J. Wittman

Robert J. Wittman

Republican Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (3)
Randy Fine (Republican)Jennifer A. Kiggans (Republican)Vern Buchanan (Republican)

Committee on House Administration

Economics and Public Finance

Related Bills

  • HR 119-113: Budget Process Enhancement Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Budget deficits and national debtBudget processCongressional oversightGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementMembers of Congress