HR. 209In Committee
Inaction Has Consequences Act
Withholds salaries of Members in a chamber of Congress that fails to pass all annual appropriations bills before the fiscal year begins, starting in FY2026
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Withholds salaries of Members in a chamber of Congress that fails to pass all annual appropriations bills before the fiscal year begins, starting in FY2026
Key points
- Withhold Member salaries
- Release withheld salaries
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-01-03 — Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedAppropriationsBudget processEconomics and Public FinanceExecutive agency funding and structureGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementLegislative rules and procedureMembers of Congress