No Budget, No Pay Act

# No Budget, No Pay Act – Plain Language Summary **What the Bill Would Do** This bill would withhold paychecks from members of Congress until they complete two key tasks: approving a budget resolution and passing all regular spending bills for that fiscal year. Once they finish these duties, they would receive their pay, but they would not receive retroactive (back) pay for the time period when they weren't paid. Essentially, it ties congressional salaries to completing their budgeting responsibilities. **Who It Affects and Current Status** The bill directly affects all members of the U.S.

House of Representatives and Senate. The goal is to incentivize Congress to pass budgets and spending legislation on time, which hasn't consistently happened in recent years—often leading to government shutdowns or temporary funding extensions. Currently, the bill is in committee and has not yet been voted on by the full House or Senate, so it has not become law.