S. 88: No Budget, No Pay Act
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-01-14 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL] |
| Policy area | Congress |
| Cosponsors | 13 |
| Latest action | 2025-01-14 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. |
| Last updated | 2025-12-05 |
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)
| Name | Party / 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.
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.
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