Senators and Representatives would lose pay when Congress fails to finish its budget plan and yearly spending bills by October 1. Missed pay would be gone for good, not paid later.
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No Budget, No Pay Act is a Senate bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Latest action on S. 88: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects Senators and Representatives because their pay would stop when Congress misses the budget deadline. It also affects the House and Senate officials who run payroll, because they would need written decisions before paying lawmakers. The Vice President is part of the Senate's leadership structure but would not lose pay under this bill. The public could see pressure on Congress to act sooner, but the bill does not change pay for other federal workers or decide what programs get funded.
Why this matters: Budget delays can lead to late spending bills and funding fights. This bill would add a personal cost for lawmakers when Congress misses the main deadline. It may push Congress to act faster, but the bill alone cannot settle disputes over taxes, spending, or policy. The main practical change is that lawmakers would lose pay when the budget work is unfinished after October 1.
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Officially: No Budget, No Pay Act
Senators and Representatives would lose pay when Congress fails to finish its budget plan and yearly spending bills by October 1. Missed pay would be gone for good, not paid later.
Use this page to support, oppose, or ask Congress to amend S88. 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 Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
No vote scheduled. Constituent contact is what moves bills out of committee.
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Where this bill is in the process
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
Senate Committee
Under Senate committee consideration
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (1/14/2025)
Senate Floor Vote
Voted on by Senate
Passed Senate
Approved by Senate
House Review
Sent to House for consideration
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
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