House bill · H.R. 209 (119th Congress)
Inaction Has Consequences Act
U.S. House of Representatives
Sponsor: Robert J. Wittman (U.S. Representative, VA-1, Republican)
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Summary
Inaction Has Consequences Act 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 FY2026. 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.
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Committee
House Committee on House Administration · U.S. House of Representatives
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Full history
- Nov 19, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in U.S. House
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- Jan 3, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in House
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- Jan 3, 2025
In committee
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
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- Jan 3, 2025
Referred to committee
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
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