Members of Congress would not get paid when Congress fails to finish its budget work on time. They could not collect that missed pay later.
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No Budget, No Pay Act is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Latest action on H.R. 5738: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects Members of Congress because it puts their pay at risk when Congress misses budget deadlines. It also affects the House and Senate offices that handle payroll because they would need written decisions before stopping pay. The public could feel the effects indirectly if the pay rule changes how lawmakers handle budget talks, deadlines, or shutdown fights.
Why this matters: This bill matters because it gives lawmakers a direct personal cost when Congress fails to fund the government on time. Today, budget delays can affect federal agencies, workers, and the public, while Members of Congress still receive pay. This bill would change that by cutting off congressional pay during missed deadlines. The bill alone does not show whether that would prevent shutdowns or budget delays.
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Officially: No Budget, No Pay Act
Members of Congress would not get paid when Congress fails to finish its budget work on time. They could not collect that missed pay later.
Use this page to support, oppose, or ask Congress to amend HR5738. Modern Action explains No Budget, No Pay Act in plain English, helps identify the right senators or representative, and drafts a bill-specific message you can edit and send.
Where it stands
Sitting in House Committee
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Where this bill is in the process
Introduced
Introduced in House
House Committee
Under House committee consideration
Latest: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. (10/10/2025)
House Floor Vote
Voted on by House
Passed House
Approved by House
Senate Review
Sent to Senate for consideration
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
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