H. R. 518, also known as the "Troops Before Politicians Act," proposes that if members of the Armed Forces perform active service but do not receive their pay because of a lapse in appropriations, the pay of Members of Congress will also be withheld. The withheld salaries...
If soldiers who protect the country don't get paid because of budget issues, the people in Congress won't get paid either. Their paychecks will be saved in a special account until the problem is fixed.
H.R. 208, also known as the "No Budget, No Pay Act," requires that the salaries of members of Congress be held in escrow if the House of Congress they serve in does not agree to a budget resolution for the next fiscal year by April 15. The salaries will be withheld from April 16 until a...
Congress wants to make sure they agree on a plan for the country's money by April 15 each year. If they don't, they won't get their paychecks until they finish the plan, but they will eventually get all their money.
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