H.R. 5738 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
No Budget, No Pay Act
H.R. 5738 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) was introduced on Oct 10, 2025, sponsored by Tim Moore with 9 co-sponsors.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Oct 10, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 9
- Policy area
- Congress
What it does
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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Tim Moore (R-NC). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 8 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedOct 10, 2025
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. (Oct 10, 2025)
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Other Congress bills in the 119th Congress
- S. 284: Congressional Award Program Reauthorization Act
- S. 3705: Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule Act
- H.J.Res. 12: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of terms that…
- H.J.Res. 146: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring Members of Congress to…
- H.J.Res. 199: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to temporarily fill vacancies in…
- H.J.Res. 201: Designating an official residence for the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
- H.R. 396: TRUST in Congress Act
- H.R. 1834: Breaking the Gridlock Act
- S. 1879: Ban Congressional Stock Trading Act
- H.R. 3289: Fiscal Commission Act
Committees
- Committee on House Administration
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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