S. 88: No Budget, No Pay Act

The bill titled the "No Budget, No Pay Act" provides a mechanism whereby Members of Congress will not receive payment if they have not approved the federal budget and the necessary appropriations bills by a specified deadline. Here’s a breakdown of the main points:

Key Provisions of the Bill

This legislation stipulates that:

• Budget Approval Deadline: Both the House of Representatives and the Senate must approve a concurrent resolution on the budget and pass the regular appropriations bills by October 1 of each fiscal year.
• No Congressional Pay Without Compliance: Members of Congress will not receive any pay for the period during which they have not met the budget approval requirements. This means there would be a suspension of pay until all necessary budgetary actions have been taken.
• No Retroactive Pay: If Congress does not comply with the budget approval by the deadline, Members will not have the ability to receive pay retroactively for that period after compliance is eventually achieved.

Determination Process

The bill outlines a determination process to ensure compliance:

• Senate Determinations: The Secretary of the Senate is responsible for submitting a request for certification to the Senate Budget and Appropriations Chairs each year on October 1. The chairs will then determine whether Congress is compliant with the budget approval requirements.
• House of Representatives Determinations: Similarly, the Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives will submit a request for certification to the House Budget and Appropriations Chairs, who will make the same determinations regarding compliance.

Effective Date

The provisions of this act will become effective on September 29, 2027, which allows a period for Congress to adapt to the new requirements.

Relevant Companies

None found.