HR 5738 119th Congress House In Committee

No Budget, No Pay Act

Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. · Oct 10, 2025

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Legislative 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.

Source: Congressional Research Service (CRS).

Sponsor

Rep. Moore, Tim [R-NC-14]
Independent · NC

Cosponsors (8)

Rep. Malliotakis Rep. Onder Rep. Miller-Meeks Rep. Buchanan Rep. Allen Rep. Davis Rep. Wied Rep. Patronis

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