H.R. 325 – No Budget No Pay Act
Summary
Members of the House and Senate must adopt a budget resolution for FY 2014 by April 15, 2013. If either body does not, members of that body will have their pay put into an escrow account starting on April 16 and continuing until that body adopts a budget. Withheld pay will be released when a budget is adopted or at the end of the current Congress.
In addition, to ensure the complete and timely payment of the obligations of the U.S. Government, the statutory debt limit is temporarily suspended for the period between enactment and May 18, 2013 to allow Treasury to borrow to meet obligations that require payment during the period.
Type of Rule
Closed rule (prohibiting amendments) for consideration of H.R. 6156. Reported by vote of 9 yeas to 3 nays.
Other Elements of the Rule
- Debate time: The rule provides one hour of debate, with 40 minutes equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on Ways and Means and 20 minutes equally divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the Committee on House Administration.
- Provides one motion to recommit with or without instructions.
- Designates the short title of the bill as the “No Budget, No Pay Act of 2013”.
- Floor Managers: Sessions/McGovern
Floor Action Expected
The rule and the bill are expected to be debated on the floor: January 23, 2013.