Congressman Tim Moore Introduces No Budget, No Pay Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Tim Moore introduced H.R.5738, the No Budget, No Pay Act, which 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.
“Congress has a responsibility to the American people to pass a budget and appropriate funds in a timely, transparent manner,” said Congressman Moore. “For too long, Congress has operated through continuing resolutions, omnibus spending packages, and last-minute shutdown threats — it’s done nothing but lead to our debt crisis. The No Budget, No Pay Act will enforce a return to regular order by holding Members of Congress directly accountable: no budget, no paycheck.”
Original cosponsors in the House include Reps. Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11), Bob Onder (MO-03), and Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01). This legislation was previously introduced in the Senate by Senator Rick Scott.
Read the text of the bill HERE .
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