S-39 : Still Just a Bill


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.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2019-01-08IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.Senate
2019-01-08IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Congress
Related Subjects
  • Appropriations
  • Budget process
  • Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
  • Legislative rules and procedure
  • Members of Congress
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