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Standard Summary
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The No Budget, No Pay Act requires congressional salaries to be held in escrow if either chamber fails to agree to a budget resolution by April 15, with release upon resolution passage or Congress end.
Key Points
- 1Holds congressional salaries in escrow if no budget resolution by April 15
- 2Applies to both House and Senate members
- 3Releases funds when budget passed or Congress ends
- 4Ensures constitutional compliance with 27th Amendment
- 5Applies starting with fiscal year 2026
Impact Areas
Congressional accountabilityFederal budget processLegislator compensationFiscal responsibilityGovernment operations
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