Bill119th CongressFiled Oct 10, 2025Congress
H.R. 5738
No Budget, No Pay Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Oct 10, 2025)
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.
What just happenedOct 10, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Moore, Tim [R-NC-14](R-NC)Sponsor
9 cosponsors1 D8 R
9cosponsors1committees3actions1related bills
- Introduced in HouseOct 10, 2025
- Oct 10, 2025IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
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Introduced in House
- Oct 10, 2025IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House