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HR208FEDERALin_committee

No Budget, No Pay Act

January 3, 2025

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Where This Stands

Introduced
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Currently in_committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Last action
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.Jan 3, 2025
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The Frame

What this does

If enacted, this bill would link the personal compensation of members of Congress to the timely completion of the federal budget process, potentially impacting their paychecks during government shutdowns or budget delays.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Members of Congress

Their salary payments would be contingent upon the timely passage of the federal budget.

What changed

Current stage: in_committee.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This bill proposes a policy that would withhold the salaries of members of Congress if they fail to pass a federal budget on time. It is currently in the early stages of the legislative process.

Why It Matters

If enacted, this bill would link the personal compensation of members of Congress to the timely completion of the federal budget process, potentially impacting their paychecks during government shutdowns or budget delays.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this bill do?
The bill proposes that members of Congress will not receive their pay if they do not pass a federal budget by the required deadline.
What is the current status of the bill?
The bill has been introduced and referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

Key Facts

  • The bill is titled 'No Budget, No Pay Act'.
  • The bill is classified as an HR (House of Representatives) bill.
  • The bill has been referred to the House Committee on House Administration for review.

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