HR 5738

No Budget, No Pay Act

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.

Bill status

Status
In committee
Sponsor
Rep. Tim Moore [R-NC-14]
Cosponsors
8
Policy area
Congress
Introduced
2025-10-10
Latest action
2025-10-10: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

Committee referrals

Recent actions

  • 2025-10-10: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
  • 2025-10-10: Introduced in House
  • 2025-10-10: Introduced in House