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.

Key Background:

• Congressman Moore requested that his pay be withheld during the shutdown. Moore is also a member of the House Budget Committee.
• Every year, Congress is tasked with passing a budget resolution followed by twelve separate appropriations bills that fund discretionary spending. This is separate from mandatory spending, which includes programs like Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid that run on autopilot unless Congress reforms them.