No Budget, No Pay Act

Sponsored byRep. Moore, Tim [R-NC-14]NC· Introduced 10 October 2025

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Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

10 October 2025·9 months ago

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Introduced in House · Updated 21 October 2025

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.

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3 actions

Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
10 October 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
10 October 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
10 October 2025 · IntroReferral

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8 cosponsors

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Rep. Moore, Tim [R-NC-14]NC

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Democrat113%
Republican788%

Republican:Rep. Patronis, Jimmy [R-FL-1]FL
Republican:Rep. Wied, Tony [R-WI-8]WI
Republican:Rep. Allen, Rick W. [R-GA-12]GA
Democrat:Rep. Davis, Donald G. [D-NC-1]NC
Republican:Rep. Buchanan, Vern [R-FL-16]FL
Republican:Rep. Onder, Robert F. [R-MO-3]MO
Republican:Rep. Malliotakis, Nicole [R-NY-11]NY
Republican:Rep. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette [R-IA-1]IA

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