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SENATE 45119th CongressRead twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Cars II; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".

Last Action
4/4/2025

Actions

  • 2025-01-09Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  • 2025-01-09Introduced in Senate

CRS Summary

As of 2025-01-09 (00)

Balanced Budget Accountability Act

This bill withholds Members of Congress's salaries in each chamber if the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) does not certify that the chamber has adopted a balanced budget. The bill also requires that revenue increases be agreed upon by an affirmative three-fifths vote in each chamber.

Balanced budget means a concurrent budget resolution providing that for FY2035 and each succeeding fiscal year to which the resolution applies total outlays do not exceed total receipts and are not more than 18% of the projected gross domestic product for such fiscal year. 

For the 119th Congress, if OMB does not certify that a chamber has adopted a balanced budget for the next fiscal year before April 16, salaries of Members of that chamber must be held in escrow until passage of a balanced budget or, if none is passed, the conclusion of the 119th Congress.

For subsequent Congresses, if OMB does not certify that a chamber has adopted a balanced budget for the next fiscal year before April 16, each Member of that chamber shall be paid at the rate of $1 annually for the remainder of the calendar year.

Cosponsors (1)

  • David McCormick (R-PA)

Subjects

  • Budget deficits and national debt
  • Budget process
  • Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
  • Income tax rates
  • Legislative rules and procedure
  • Members of Congress
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