118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 224 — Inaction Has Consequences Act

“To hold the salaries of Members of a House of Congress in escrow if the House of Congress does not pass regular appropriation bills on a timely basis during a Congress, and for other purposes.”

Economics and public finance

Introduced Jan 9, 2023

Last action Jan 9, 2023

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Jan 9, 2023

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SummaryCRS Summary

This bill withholds the salaries of Members of a chamber of Congress that has not passed each of the annual appropriations bills before the beginning of the fiscal year, beginning with FY2024. Salaries are released on the earlier of (1) the date on which the chamber of Congress passes the bills, or (2) the last day of the Congress.

Provisions · 5 sectionsIntroduced in House

Timeline · 2 actions

Jan 9, 2023

Introduced in House

Jan 9, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.