H.R. 5738 · 119th Congress · House

No Budget, No Pay Act

Active· Introduced in House
Introduced
Oct 10, 25
Passed House
Pending
Passed Senate
Pending
Sent to President
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Signed into Law
Pending

Executive Summary

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.

Action Timeline

2
  1. OCT 10, 2025House floor actions

    Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

  2. OCT 10, 2025Library of Congress

    Introduced in House

Committees

1

Committee on House Administration

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Referred: Oct 10, 2025

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