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S. 88: No Budget, No Pay Act

A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.

Overview

Congress119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026)
TypeSenate bill (S.)
Originating chamberSenate
Introduced2025-01-14
SponsorSen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]
Policy areaCongress
Cosponsors13
Latest action2025-01-14 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Last updated2025-12-05

Summary

Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-01-14):

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.

Cosponsors (13)

NameParty / state
Jacky Rosen D NV (original cosponsor) 2025-01-14
Marsha Blackburn R TN (original cosponsor) 2025-01-14
Katie Boyd Britt R AL (original cosponsor) 2025-01-14
Ted Budd R NC (original cosponsor) 2025-01-14
Ted Cruz R TX (original cosponsor) 2025-01-14
Steve Daines R MT (original cosponsor) 2025-01-14
Eric Schmitt R MO (original cosponsor) 2025-01-14
Tim Sheehy R MT 2025-06-26
Jon Husted R OH 2025-10-01
Tommy Tuberville R AL 2025-10-03
James C. Justice R WV 2025-10-06
Ashley Moody R FL 2025-10-15
John Barrasso R WY 2025-10-20

Full text & official record

The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 88 are published by Congress on congress.gov.

View S. 88 on congress.gov →

Frequently asked questions

What is S. 88?

S. 88 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: No Budget, No Pay Act.

Where can I read the full bill text?

The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 88 are available on congress.gov.

Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).