RepublicanBill · 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.

Rep. Fitzpatrick
Age: 53 years
Pennsylvania
Introduced
1/3/2025
Last activity
1/3/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsored by
Brian Fitzpatrick
Cosponsors
Republican - 1Democrat - 0
Congress
  1. Introduced
  2. 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.