H.J.Res. 7

119th Congress

In Committee

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit Members of Congress from receiving compensation during a fiscal year unless both Houses of Congress have agreed to a concurrent resolution on the budget for that fiscal year prior to the beginning of that fiscal year.

Sponsored byRepublican:Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]PA· Introduced 3 January 2025

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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

3 January 2025·1 year ago

Summary

Introduced in House · Updated 14 January 2025

This joint resolution proposes amending the Constitution to prohibit Members of Congress from receiving compensation unless both chambers have agreed to a fiscal year budget prior to the start of the fiscal year.

The joint resolution provides that the amendment shall be valid when ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the states within seven years after the date of its submission for ratification. The amendment applies beginning in the fiscal year after the amendment is ratified and becomes a valid part of the Constitution.

Under Article V of the Constitution, both chambers of Congress may propose an amendment by a vote of two-thirds of all Members present for such vote. A proposed amendment must be ratified by the states as prescribed in Article V and as specified by Congress.

Timeline

3 actions

  1. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    3 January 2025 · IntroReferral

  2. Introduced in House

    3 January 2025 · IntroReferral

  3. Introduced in House

    3 January 2025 · IntroReferral

Sponsorship

1 cosponsors

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  • Republican1100%

Classification

Policy area

Congress

Legislative subjects

Budget processConstitution and constitutional amendmentsGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementLegislative rules and procedureMembers of Congress
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