Prevents Members of Congress from receiving pay if budget and appropriations bills are not approved by October 1.
The No Budget, No Pay Act ensures Members of Congress do not receive pay if a concurrent resolution on the budget and the regular appropriations bills are not approved by October 1 of each fiscal year. The House Budget and Appropriations Chairs and the Senate Budget and Appropriations Chairs determine compliance. If Congress is not in compliance, Members of Congress will not receive pay for that period. The act takes effect on September 29, 2027.
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