Inaction Has Consequences Act

Sponsored byRep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1]VA· Introduced 3 January 2025

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Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

3 January 2025·1 year ago

Summary

Introduced in House · Updated 25 February 2025

Inaction Has Consequences Act

This bill withholds the salaries of Members of a chamber of Congress that has not passed each of the annual appropriations bills before the beginning of the fiscal year, beginning with FY2026. Salaries are released on the earlier of (1) the date on which the chamber of Congress passes the bills, or (2) the last day of the Congress.

Timeline

3 actions

Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
3 January 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
3 January 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
3 January 2025 · IntroReferral

Sponsorship

2 cosponsors

Sponsor

Rep. Wittman, Robert J. [R-VA-1]VA

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Republican2100%

Republican:Rep. Kiggans, Jennifer A. [R-VA-2]VA
Republican:Rep. Onder, Robert F. [R-MO-3]MO

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Economics and Public Finance

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AppropriationsBudget processExecutive agency funding and structureGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementLegislative rules and procedureMembers of Congress

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