H.R. 5738 · 119th Congress

No Budget, No Pay Act

Stage
In committee
Sponsor
Tim Moore
Introduced
2025-10-10
Latest action
2025-10-10 · Introduced in House

Summary

No Budget, No Pay Act

This bill prohibits Members of Congress from being paid in a fiscal year until both chambers approve the budget resolution and pass all regular appropriations bills for that fiscal year. Retroactive pay is prohibited for such a period.

This bill takes effect on September 29, 2027.