H.J.Res. 7
119th Congress
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.
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Amendments
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Since introduced
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
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
3 January 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
3 January 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
3 January 2025 · IntroReferral
Sponsorship
1 cosponsors
Sponsor
Republican:Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]PACosponsors
- Republican1100%
- Republican:Rep. Bresnahan, Robert [R-PA-8]PA
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Policy area
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