Bill · H.J.Res. 7· House(119-HJRES-7)
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit Members of Congress from receiving compensation during a fiscal year unless both Houses of Congress have agreed to a concurrent resolution on the budget for that fiscal year prior to the beginning of that fiscal year.
- Introduced
- 1/3/2025
- Last activity
- 1/3/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Brian Fitzpatrick
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This joint resolution proposes an amendment to the Constitution of the United States. The amendment would prevent Members of Congress from receiving their pay during a fiscal year unless a specific condition is met. That condition requires both the House and the Senate to agree on an identical concurrent resolution regarding the budget before the fiscal year starts. This rule would apply to all fiscal years beginning after the amendment becomes a valid part of the Constitution.
Yes
Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?+5
The amendment creates a high-stakes incentive for Congress to pass a budget before the fiscal year begins.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+3
The requirement for a timely budget resolution forces more visible and predictable government financial operations.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Increased Accountability for Budgetary Deadlines: By tying Member compensation to the passage of a budget, the amendment creates a mechanism where both Houses must agree on a concurrent resolution prior to the start of the fiscal year (Section 1).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Risk of Unpaid Congressional Service: If both Houses of Congress fail to agree on an identical concurrent resolution on the budget before a fiscal year begins, Members of Congress would be prohibited from receiving compensation during that year (Section 1).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Fiscal Responsibility+5
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+3
- 3/14/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/3/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Introduced in House
Robert BresnahanRepublican · Pennsylvania